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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/01/05 ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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13 Bombers sent stuff, and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Anna May Wann ('49), Millie Finch ('54)
Children of Barbara Chandler ('59-RIP), Derrith Persons ('60WB)
Judy Willox ('61), Vicky Fitzgerald ('61)
Dave Hanthorn ('63), Donni Clark ('63)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Jeff Michael ('65)
Mike Howell ('68WB), Betti Avant ('69)
Lori Simpson ('70), Larry Crouch ('71)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mark Perkins ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike FitzPatrick ('80)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Pappy's Elfs
Dear Pappy, I'm so sorry, I thought you knew your elves had come
over to help me. I spent the 20th and the 21st in the hospital and
they came to my rescue. What fun we had. I still don't understand
how I could see them, but my daughter couldn't. Her two little dogs
knew they were here though.
The fun started when we pulled the two prime ribs roasts out and
started to coat them with olive oil and spice rub. The olive oil
made a great slippery hill for them to roll down. They kept yelling
"Carmichael Hill"!!!!! It did get a little messy when we started
rubbing the seasonings in. My daughter couldn't understand what I
was laughing it. She thought we were just preparing prime rib to
bake. I made the little critters go change clothes and I had to wash
their oily attire. The great fun was Christmas Eve. I told them they
had to stay in my bedroom on top of the bed where the dogs couldn't
reach them. They had fun playing amongst the pillows playing hide
and seek, using the pillows and bed as a trampoline, teasing the
dogs, knowing full well the dogs couldn't reach them. Occasionally
the dogs would dash into the bedroom and start barking. Poor dogs
got yelled at all evening "What are you barking about, there is
nothing in here". (If only my family had known your elves were
here.) Then Christmas morning they started to take the white silk
balls off of the Christmas tree and give them to the dogs to chew
on. The poor dogs got into so much trouble. No one knew it was the
elves egging them on. I know my family thought I had flipped my lid
when I just kept laughing all of the time. The poor puppies kept
climbing into my lap asking for an explanation – they figured they
had been displaced in Grammy's house.
The elves really put on a show when two of my grandkids announced
their wedding plans. One will be married in August and the other
in September, both here in the Bellevue area. The elves turned
cartwheels, danced, sang and promised they would attend both
weddings for me. (How lucky can you get?!!!)
Well finally everyone went home, the elves helped me clean up the
house. I fed them well, sent them home to you in clean clothes and
they should be ready to reap havoc at your place again, they said
they hoped they could go skating on your "puddle" this evening to
celebrate New Year's Eve. They do need to explain to you why they
didn't leave you a note on where they were going.
The sun is shining here in beautiful western Washington, and a new
and better year is on the horizon. God Bless and Happy New Year to
everyone.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Happy New Year to all Bombers and their families. Where did this
year go - we had so much fun, and now will "rev-up" for 2005. I wish
for all of you a prosperous and happy year, filled with love, joy
and peace, family, kids, grandkids, greats and even mother-in-laws!!
Most of all I pray for health for all of you and for those of us
with medical problems, may we become stronger each day.
Maren (oh how I miss you) thank you for another great year of
getting the news to us, even in your moves, thanks to your helper
Richard. Look forward to hearing from everyone this year.
Don't party too hardy tonight or you will be sorry tomorrow!!!
(age does make a difference) :) Here's to all Bombers
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Children of Barbara Chandler ('59-RIP)
To Those Who Knew and Loved Our Mother;
Our Mother, Barbara Chandler, passed away early on December 29,
2004. Mom, as most of you know, has put 10 years of life into the
last year and was still living fully until very recently. Mom was
surrounded by her three children until the end and, we believe, left
us in peace, ready for the huge glory that awaited her. We know
that Mom loved all of you and is grateful for her relationships and
friendships with each of you. We will miss her, as we know you all
will, and we will celebrate her life with joy and remembrance of her
loving, compassionate spirit. Details of her Memorial Celebration
will follow.
Mom's obituary will appear in the Tacoma News Tribune this Sunday,
January 2, 2004. You can also view her obituary and check for
Memorial Details at http://www.moutaninviewtacoma.com/ after 4 pm
on Dec 31. In honor of our Mother, we encourage everyone to post
a comment, a memory, or a thought about Mom on Mountain View's
website. Click on the obituary/guestbook option after the above
date and time to do so.
-Mark, Kelly and Mike, Barb's Kids [Barbara Chandler ('59-RIP)]...
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
Just wanted to say thanks for all the memories. In 2004 I met
some wonderful people who are Bombers!! I can now put faces to names
of those who write in! September saw me taking steps of new found
freedom! Yippee I do like going to all the Bomber lunches, both here
and in Spokane. Maybe this next year I'll travel and go to more
lunches!! Happy New Year to all!!
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
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>>From: Judy Willox ('61)
To: All Bombers Everywhere
A very Happy New Year and a wish for world peace to come in the
following year. May God bless you all. Happy New Year!
http://web.icq.com/friendship/swf/0,,16961_rs,00.swf
-Judy Willox ('61) ~ Richland - where it snowed, is gone, and
looking for more to hit. We are blessed when you think of
so many others and what they are suffering.
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>>From: Vicky Fitzgerald Dwight ('61)
Just recently signed on to the Alumni Sandstorm email. Just want to
wish everyone Happy New Year and the best for 2005! Gosh, it's hard
to believe 2004 is already over.
Cheers from Bellevue, WA!!
-Vicky Fitzgerald Dwight ('61)
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Frank Whiteside ('63) asked if any other Bombers or their families
were affected by or had stories from the Tsunami disaster in the
Far East. As some of you know, my wife (Noi) is from Thailand and
of course she still has family living there. Her family lives in
central Thailand, well away from the disaster area. However the
husband of one of her sisters was on an island in the south of
Thailand on a business trip. The Tsunami wave hit Thailand at about
8:00 in the morning local time, and Noi's sister, who lives in
Bangkok, spent a frantic day trying to get ahold of her husband. But
of course all the phone lines were in a mess, and she couldn't get
through. As she told Noi the next day when we were able to call her,
she was so worried she felt like she "was going into shock". But
finally at 4:00 in the afternoon, her husband was able to get
through to her with the wonderful news that he was okay, and would
be home as soon as he could arrange some transportation. It seems
the place he was staying was in the center of the island, well away
from the coastline, so he was not affected by the flood. We are also
fortunate that none of our Thai friends were directly affected by
the Tsunami.
I have been to Thailand with Noi a half dozen times in the nearly
eleven years that we have been married and I love Thailand. We have
visited the resort island of Phuket (pronounced Pooh-ket) and the
tropical paradise island of Phi Phi (pronounced Pee-Pee) a couple
of times and on our last visit to Thailand a year and a half ago we
visited the aquatic paradise province of Pang Nga (pronounced Pawng
Naw). These are wonderful places that I will always have very fond
memories of, but unfortunately they are also the places that got
hit the hardest in Thailand. For example I heard two different news
reports that every single building on Phi Phi Island was either very
heavily damaged or destroyed completely. Most of the news footage of
the Tsunami damage that is coming from Thailand is from the island
of Phuket and as you have seen, it is horrendous . It is very
painful for me to see such terrible devastation of places I hold
so dear, and then to add the terrible and tragic human loss of life
makes the whole thing nearly unbearable to contemplate. I have been
torn between watching the news on TV to find out what has happened,
and then turning it off because I can't bear to watch it anymore.
Frank wrote "Hope everyone sends a check to help the unfortunate
victims." and I would like to state a huge "second to that remark".
All of the countries that were devastated by the wave are third
world countries that can really use all the help we can give, and
I know that if the others are anything like Thailand, their people
will be forever grateful and appreciative of whatever help we can
send their way. For at least the past 100 years America has been the
most generous country in the world, and the American people have
been the most generous people of the world in the face of major
disasters. And no matter what some idiot at the UN says, I know we
still are. And as has been remarked in this forum on many occasions,
Bombers are some of the most generous Americans. Lets prove it to
the world once again.
A big Bomber thanks to all,
-Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
Re: Remembering
Holiday Greetings to all of you out in Bomberville:
It has been awhile since I have been online. First of all I think
I pressed a wrong button and messed up my computer for about 3
weeks, then we took my Mom up to our daughter's in Minden, NV to
celebrate our granddaughter's birthday, and then of course I had
lots of Christmas preparations to make. I'm so sorry I missed the
elves. I got a little glimmer of the fun and merriment they stirred
up. I'm sure they will be back next winter.
Re: Emmy
Many of you have been so supportive and have been praying for
"our little Emmy" this last year. She went back to her birth mom on
Dec. l2th. While our hearts are breaking and our prayers weren't
answered the way we would have liked them to be, it gives us peace
knowing that God is in control and that she is in His hands. Frankly
it is the only way we can go on. I hurt so much for my daughter,
my son-in-law and Emmy. We still pray for her comfort and safety.
Thank-you so much Bombers for all your concern and prayers for this
precious little one.
Re: Winters in Richland
I have already shared a lot of memories, but some one mentioned
the coal trucks. We heated our house with oil. When the oil trucks
came they would run their hose from their trucks to our big oil
drums and fill them up. Our oil stove was a big brown, metal box.
Maybe 3 ft. across and about 5 ft. high. It had a little door in the
middle of it that you opened to light the oil. In the middle of the
door was a little red glass. That little glass allowed me to look
into the heater and see the flame. It was the next best thing to a
fireplace and I would sit by it on cold winter days and read and
color etc. and look at that little flame. The heater also had a fan
that blew hot air. You lifted the top part and when you were very
cold you stood in front of it for a few minutes until you were all
toasty. When I came in from playing in the snow or sledding I would
run for the heater, pull off my mittens, turn the fan on and ahhhh,
it felt so nice getting my hands unthawed. The other day I saw a
tumbleweed snowman right here in South. Calif. Does anyone remember
making them when we didn't have any snow? By the way, the year my
uncle died and before Dawson Richards bought my uncle's house, we
found our old oil stove in a shed behind his house. I had my husband
take the little red glass out of the heater door so I could keep it.
The plan is to put it in a stain glass window one day.
Re: Part time jobs
I see some wrote in about their part time jobs and thought many
of you would recall the place I worked, besides babysitting as many
of you did, starting at 11 years old. When I was l3, Ray Vasquez
called my Dad one night and asked him if I could come down and help
make salads in the back as they were so busy. Ray was our next door
neighbor and he owned the Mexican Inn in West Richland. I had so
much fun that night. I started dishing up tossed salads in the back
and the fruit, farina dessert that they had. Yummmm, does anyone
remember that? By the end of the night I was setting the tables,
filling water glasses and washing dishes (the old-fashioned way)
From then on till I was l7, I worked part-time and summers there. If
you ate there between l958 and l962 chances are I may have waited on
you. Sometimes I was the only waitress in the place and handled a
full house. I went in and dished up the plates myself when the cooks
were taking a break, I made malts and sundaes extra good and had so
much fun. In all the years I worked there I only remember one man
complaining once because I forgot his bottle of ketchup. One time I
spilled a whole tray of drinks on this little elderly couple that
came in regularly. I was mortified but they were so gracious and
kind. That place was always hopping and the jukebox playing and the
food was wonderful. I never knew what a floured tortilla was until I
came to Calif. Oh and the most popular songs played on the jukebox
were, "Splish Splash I Was Taking a Bath" and "Wolverton Mountain" I
know because they were ingrained in my brain.
A very Happy New Year to all the Bombers. For those of you who are
hurting right now with lost loved ones, Sonny, I'm thinking of you,
and others who have lost loved ones this past year, may God comfort
you with only the peace He can give. And of course our hearts and
prayers are with the many who have lost ones in the recent tragedy
in Asia. The fireworks are starting to go off here now. It was a
beautiful sunset tonight. The sun rimmed the clouds with gold after
the heavy flooding we have had here in the L.A. area. Wishing
everyone strength and joy in the New Year!
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Happy New Year 'Stormers!!!
Dateline: Gretna, LA 63°, 98% humidity, and foggy
Thank you, Bombers -- for your contributions to the Alumni
Sandstorm. It's your contributions that keep this going year
after year.
Thank you all you readers. I love those "long-time reader,
first-time contributor" entries. The more the merrier.
I'm sending special Bomber cheers to Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
who was the first person to type "Bomber Cheers" to me!
Bomber Cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ City of Gretna in Jefferson Parish, LA --
Where fireworks are illegal in all of Jefferson Parish EXCEPT
Gretna. My Duck-hunting snowman-building neighbor (across the
street) has a New Year's Eve party every year and everybody who
came brought fireworks. They started shooting off fireworks
about 8:30 or 9:00 just as we were putting Abby and Maddie to
sleep for the night. Once they got started, they were sporadic
but never ending with a midnight finale that was really weird.
There were fireworks in the sky all over the whole city of
Gretna and some of the party goers across the street had set up
to shoot firecrackers right IN MY DRIVEWAY. I'm quite certain
that I've ever been that close to that many fireworks. I kept
thinking about Mattingly ('60) and wondered how many fireworks
those folks actually shot off over the course of the evening.
And it wasn't just the party goers across the street either.
There were parties all over the city that lit up the sky all
evening. I wore my R2K sweatshirt and had a bird's eye view
from the bench on my front porch.
-Maren
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
Happy New Year's from frigid Sun Cove (north of Wenatchee). Nanook
and all the other residents and I brought in the New Year quite
properly last night at our own version of Rockin' New Year's Eve
(I stood-in for the ageless but ailing Dick Clark).
On a heavier note: I hope the New Year brings all of you the best
of blessings and the least of sorrow. This year has had such a sad
ending... I find it all kinda hard to take it all in. I can hardly
even imagine what it would be like to be "in" that situation
personally. In fact, I'm having a hard time deciding what color
to paint the governor's mansion!
All the best...
dj jeff Michael ('65) wending my way home. Last year took 8 hours
in the blizzard of the century. Is this a new century?
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68WB)
Happy New Year... and God bless us all.
-Mike Howell ('68WB)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Happy 2005 everyone out there. After I sent that message about being
back my computer bit the dust. It got so slow and shut down whenever
it pleased. I went out this morning and bought a brand new one. It
appears so far at least to be working just dandy.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Eugene, OR - where they are calling for rain
and snow the next couple of days
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>>From: Lori Simpson Hogan ('70)
Mr. Don Boswell, who was a retired RHS English teacher, perished
yesterday in a home fire in Richland. His wife [Norma Loescher
Boswell ('63)] was uninjured as she was able to get out to their
balcony.
There is a small article in [the 12/31/04] Tri-City Herald on the
top of page B1 under "BRIEFS"
-Lori Simpson Hogan ('70)
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>>From: Larry Crouch ('71)
Happy New Year to all Bombers out there, we have really scattered
around the globe as best I can tell from reading the Sandstorm.
All is well here in Colorado, and I am really getting good at this
Grandpa stuff....... It's soooooooo Fun.
Special wishes to Brad, Clark, Robin, Rick, Doug, Mike, David,
and the rest of the Class of '71. I keep checking and it seems
we are still the best!!
-Larry Crouch ('71) ~ Northglenn, CO
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Funeral Notices scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Tilbert Neal ('56) ~ 1/27/38 - 12/28/04
FuneralNotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/02/05
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10 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Dick Harris ('49), Curt Donahue ('53), Marilyn Peddicord ('53)
Wanda Wittebort ('53), George Swan ('59), Frank Whiteside ('63)
Rick Maddy ('67), Betti Avant ('69), Marion Agar ('72)
Becky Frick ('81)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve Piippo ('70)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
New Year's Greetings to all Bombers! I am looking forward to bigger
and better things in 2005, as my new left knee continues to heal,
strengthen, and gain flexibility and extension. I am fortunate to
be able take advantage of pool therapy, which seems to be adding
greatly to my progress of becoming bionic!
For those who didn't hear from us during the Holiday Season, I am
using the recent surgery as an excuse and please know that it works
for a myriad of missteps, errors, and forgotten tasks!
We are looking forward to Aussie friends arriving in June and
driving with us to Chicago for the 100th Anniversary Convention of
Rotary International. By the way, it is not true that Paul Harris,
the founder of Rotary in 1905, was my uncle.
We received a very interesting Christmas Letter, a couple of weeks
ago. Some of you, who have lost family members, recently might be
able to relate to this! The Christmas Letter was from my first
cousin, who died in Nov. at age 91. In the letter, she relates how
great it is as she has joined her husband, who preceded her in death
by some 8 years. This lady was very special to our family, as she
and her husband hosted many family reunions over the last several
decades and she has been responsible for keeping our family chain
letter going. This letter has been in existence, since 1918.
She tells about the adjustment of moving from a little town in Iowa,
where she lived her entire life and where her mother and my father
were born, raised and died, along with many other brothers and
sisters. She shares that she is a bionic woman as she had a new hip
installed within the last 18 months. After moving to Florida and a
retirement home facility, near her daughter, she fell and had to be
moved to an assisted care facility, once again, near her daughter.
Finally, the last paragraph, in which she relates the joy of seeing
old friends and relatives, she entices the rest of us to look
forward to the same reunions. She signs off with, "Got to run, by
the way I can run, now!" I subsequently learned that it was her
son, who came up with this way of communicating to the family, his
mother's last days!
I hope the Tsunami situation in the Indian Ocean area of our world
helps us to work together for relief of the victims and improvement
in establishing peace in our world!
Again, Happy New Year!
-Dick Harris ('49)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
Re: Don Boswell's Death
What a shock it was to read of Don Boswell's untimely death in their
house fire. My heart goes out to his lovely wife of many years,
Norma ('53). May our gracious God and Father give you His comfort
and peace that only he can give. Mona and I send you all our love.
-Curt Donahue ('53)
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>>From: Marilyn Peddicord Whitley ('53)
We have just returned to Seattle from the Tri-Cities, having taken
Mother, Irene Rose Peddicord ('34), back who was with us for the
holidays. I was shocked to read in the Tri-City Herald (I bet that's
not the real name) that Norma Loescher Boswell's ('53) husband died
in a house fire day before yesterday. There was just a short article
in the paper. Norma has been active in the Club 40 affairs and in
many other ways in Richland. I'm sure everyone wants to send her a
note or something. Can her address be put in the Sandstorm?
-Marilyn Peddicord Whitley ('53)
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[We don't post anybody's email address in the Sandstorm unless they
want it published. Your email address appears at the top of your
entry, and (for privacy) even that is stripped from the online
version of the Sandstorm. I feel certain that Norma will communicate
with us all as soon as she comes up for air. -Maren]
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>>From: Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
Re: 2004 passing of friends and loved ones
It's times like the passing of Norma Loescher Boswell's ('53)
husband, Donald, that I reflect "my God this year has been
devastating". During the first of the year I lost my true friend
Marilyn Richey 9'53-RIP), and then my first husband and high school
love, Bill Winslow in 2004. I won't delve into numerous aunts,
uncles, cousins and close friends I have made since those ole Bomber
days, but seems like it's narrowing down to a precious few
remaining.
You never adjust to hearing about disasters and deaths. But with
the Tsunami taking over 100,000 lives and the action in Iraq taking
lives every day (I could go on and on), it seems like there have
been more deaths around the globe in 2004 than I can remember in any
one year since my birth in 1935. But is that right? Prior to TV and
Internet, we were probably kept pretty ignorant about the rest of
the world.
Those of you that still reside in and around Richland are so very
lucky, as you are there to lend close support to Norma and to
continue to provide friendship to Marilyn Richey's nieces and
nephews, who were so precious to her. I know I receive comfort that
those friends from long ago still stay in touch with me and care
about me.
So dear ole friends, please know that I am thinking of each of you
during the holidays (and of course every day via the Sandstorm --
THANK YOU MAREN) and I wish for each of you special joy and I pray
that the giving of Christmas stays with you through out 2005 and
always.
So as I sit hear in Virginia, I am hugging Norma and praying she has
all of you gathered around her. AND, God Bless All of You.
-Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53) ~ "Always a Bomber"
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Pappy's Elves
My Dear Ann, I'm so happy to learn that my Elves brought some
merriment and assistance to you. I understand indeed, as I too, go
about chuckling to myself often and just shrug off the suspicions of
others that "Ol" Pappy's done gone around the bend." You need not
explain about seeing Elves when no one else could. It happens to me
all the time. Yet, you would be surprised at how many Bombers
have written to me, telling of their very own Elfin visits and
adventures. And yes, dogs and cats can see them when most humans
cannot. Darby is always taking them for bareback rides. And, when
Puddy and Murphy, our cats, get that far away stare up toward the
corner of a room, I know that there is an Elf in transparent mode
sitting on a picture frame. Of course, Mrs. Pappy says that it is
more likely one of her Fairies. Yup, She's into Fairies. Whether we
admit it or not, the wee folk and our animals kinda run Grandma's
Peaceful Kingdom here in Burbank. I am just beginning to realize
that the Elves have abilities that I never suspected. They can
raise so much cain and yet be so caring and loving. They can be
troublesome and yet so entertaining. They can goof off for hours and
yet complete a task in no time. And, they can be here, there, or
anywhere in the blink of an eye.
To see them and enjoy their company, one only needs to open that
door to their world. If you open it, they will come.
-George "Pappy Swan" ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - where the Elves and I are
wishing a much happier new year for all of us. The Elves said
they were just kidding about Baja and they are out there
skating up a storm on Puddle Placid while I recline here
nursing a cold or flu (whatever it is) sipping a hot brew from
a tiny mug that Lokey brought to me. He said that it was cough
medicine but it tastes a lot like Yukon Jack and hot water
with a twist of lemon. Oh well, who cares what it is, I'm
feeling better... Hey, Lokey, bring me anudder one!
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
To: Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Dave, I was really glad to hear that your wife's family was okay in
the recent disaster. A lot of us knew your wife was from Thailand
but didn't want to invade her privacy by inquiring about her
personal situation. Thanks for letting us know.
Still hope other Bombers are sending in those checks to help
out. I found a list of reputable charities on the U.S. State Dept.
site shortly after the disaster occurred and sent in a check and
am sending in another one. This thing is MUCH worse than anyone
thought.
A lot of us are a heartbeat away from a disaster at certain
times-- whether it's a hurricane where I live, or a flood, an
earthquake or tornado where you live, we need to remember that it
could be us in that disaster. I know I'm always grateful every time
we dodge a hurricane and send in a check to help those who weren't
as lucky.
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
I just wanted to extend my sincere sympathy on the recent loss
of your husband, Don. I'm sure you probably don't remember me, but
I was a student in your RHS English class. I believe it was 10th
grade. You were a magnificent teacher that I remember well. It was
during that school year that we switched from calling you "Miss
Loescher" to "Mrs. Boswell."
My thoughts and best wishes are with you.
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Tsunami
Just in case you need help figuring out where to send help -- here
is one of many pages for the different agencies involved in helping
the victims of the tsunami:
http://www.komando.com/giveaid.asp
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Well, so much for the rain and snow combo. It did rain some earlier,
but now the sun is shining (just a bit past noon). My sympathies to
Norma Loescher Boswell ('53). I had her in 7th grade at Chief Jo
for was it ancient history we took (she was normally an 8th grade
teacher, but it was our teacher's off period) and I also had
Mr. Boswell for my junior English class. It seems someone told me
at that time she had taught in the high school and he in the junior
high, but they switched places-can anyone confirm that?
It doesn't seem possible that it is another year in our lifetime
to remember our good times growing up.
To everyone concerned with keeping the Alumni Sandstorm alive
for us all--thanks from the bottom of my heart and soul.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Eugene, OR (home of another green & gold team,
the U of O Ducks)
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>>From: Marion Agar Kreiter ('72)
Happy New Year Maren:
Many thanks for another year of Sandstorm and memories.
I saved your e-mail with your address so that I could send you a
check and my well meaning son cleaned out all my old mail for me!
Please resend your address so that I can get that check in the mail.
Have a safe and healthy 2005!
-Marion Agar Kreiter ('72)
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>>From: Becky Frick Haverfield ('81)
Re: Death of Frances Frick (Bomber Mom)
I would like to provide an update on Frances Frick's funeral details
for those who might want to attend.
Viewing - Monday, January 3rd: 4 - 8 pm at Einan's.
Memorial service - Tuesday, January 4th: 2:30p at Einan's Funeral home.
Directly following the memorial will be a grave side service at
Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Catered memorial reception - Tuesday, January 4th: 5pm at the Red
Lion Hotel in Richland in the Columbia room.
I know that her surviving husband, Carl, would appreciate seeing
any of you who knew them.
Carl & Frances Frick moved out west from Kentucky in 1943 to work
for the government in Richland. They moved to Farrell Lane, where
Carl still resides today. Their only child, Bob ('60), was a Bomber
basketball player and that's when their undying Bomber support
began. Since well before the 1958 State Basketball Championship,
both Carl & Frances have rarely missed a Bomber basketball game.
Her grandchildren Scott, Wendy, and I (Becky) moved to Richland in
1969. Carl & Frances quickly indoctrinated us in Bomber basketball,
taking us to most games and traveling to regionals and state when
they went. Their support of Bomber basketball was surpassed only by
their support of their grandchildren's events. They attended EVERY
sports game, dance recital, graduation, or any event that their
grandchildren were involved in. That dedication to their family
continued on to great-grandchildren. Although separated by a
mountain pass and a 4 hour drive, they continued to drive to Seattle
to attend graduations, dance recitals, soccer games, birthdays, and
basketball games of their 4 great-grandchildren.
Although I will miss her more than words can describe, I have been
so blessed to have had such a supportive, loving Grandmother and am
so thankful that my children had the opportunity to experience the
same endless support and love that I grew up with.
-Becky Frick Haverfield ('81)
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>>Barbara Ann Chandler ('59) ~ 1/19/41 - 12/29/04
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKeown ('53), Wally Erickson ('53)
Millie Finch ('54), Ray Loescher ('57)
Tim Smyth ('62), Shirley Collings ('66)
Dwayne Bussman ('98)
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BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
Re: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Our heart goes out to Norma, a classmate of mine and a Sorority
Sister of my wife's at Kappa Delta at WSC. We remember her husband
from some of the early reunions and it is beyond belief that
something like this could happen. I could not pull up the funeral
and newspaper articles that were included yesterday.... since I'm
a novice, I'm probably doing something wrong.
Norma, we love you and hope that you will bask in the support
of your many schoolmates and friends.
-Jim McKeown ('53)
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
Re: My classmate and friend Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
I was saddened to read about our classmate Norma Loescher
Boswell's ('53) loss of her husband Don in their home fire. I know
in my heart our Bomber classmates and her personal friends nearby
will be there to comfort her. Norma is the nicest, sweetest person
I know. I've known Norma since 4th grade (1945) at Marcus Whitman,
easy math.... 60 years. She has that "sweet" sincere smile and warm
heart for everyone.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Norma. God Bless!!
Wally and Judy
-Wally Erickson ('53) ~ From Coeur D'Alene area with small snow
fall for the first day of 2005.
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: Don Boswell (RIP)
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Big Bomber ****HUGS**** to you. I just wanted to add my prayers
and wishes to you for now and the days to come, that you may find
peace in the "memories" you and Don shared for so many years. You
know all of us Bombers are out here for you.
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Ray Loescher ('57)
Re: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
I always knew I had a great sister, but I didn't know much
about her teaching career. The testimonials she's received since
the death of her husband surely must be encouraging.
I can't wait to give you a great big hug, my dear sister.
-Ray Loescher ('57)
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>>From: Tim Smyth ('62)
Re: A New Years Day grandson
On New Years Day at 12:15pm, my daughter Kelly Smyth Strong
delivered my fourth grandchild and second grandson, Ty Patrick
Strong at Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY. Ty is 7 pounds even
and 20 inches long, a great start to year 2005.
I only hope that 2005 is better than 2004 was for me. The
holidays were particularly tough, with my wife’s passing in
November. I am thankful that our four girls and the four
grandchildren all live close to me.
Happy New Year to all you Bombers!!
-Tim Smyth ('62) ~ Hudson Falls, NY (cold, but very little snow
so far this winter)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Don Boswell (RIP)
My heart aches for the turmoil you are enduring, Norma. I am so
thankful for your caring neighbors who are helping you through
this tragedy. God sends himself through others to help in times of
bereavement. I never had the opportunity of having you as a teacher,
but it is obvious through the Sandstorm how highly you are thought
of and remembered. I did have Mr. Boswell as my 8th grade home room
teacher at Chief Jo in the '62 - '63 school year. I remember him as
a gentle man, never raising his voice, nor giving SWATS in the hall.
(Swats were given big time at Chief Jo during that time period, too.)
My sincere condolences to you, Norma. May you feel God's strength
grow stronger each day. Look to Him for guidance.
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Dwayne Bussman ('98)
Re: Death of Frances Frick (Bomber Mom)
I lived next to Carl and Frances Frick for 13 years on Farrell
Lane. I always enjoyed seeing them in the yard as I walked or rode
my bike around the neighborhood. As a cashier at Safeway, I still
saw them once in a while come in and shop. They were a great couple.
I send my prayers and thoughts to the family.
-Dwayne Bussman ('98)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Dwain Mefford ('56)
Denny Johnson ('62WB), Husband of Judy Shibly ('63)
Carol Converse('64), Jean Armstrong ('64)
Sandy Clark ('71)
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BELATED BOMBER BIRTHDAY 12/31: Gary Grigg ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Holloway ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paula Jill Lyons ('64)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Don Boswell (RIP)
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
God love you, Norma. You are one of the most beautiful people
I have ever met. Don's suffering is now over and he goes to a
better place. Ida and I wish this year is kind to you.
Love,
Dick
-Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
This is an email from LaVerne Osterman Newstrom ('51) on the
death of her husband:
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Dale, my husband of so many years passed away on Christmas
morning -- exactly 50 years since my Mother's passing and was buried
on the same day as she was also --because of Minnesota weather it
took two days... in a way it was somewhat of a blessing... church
and Mass one day and the next the interment at a military cemetery
at Fort Riply, MN with military rites which was very nice. I
received the flag and the bullets. He was buried in the full uniform
of his day (the one he wore when we were married -- his wishes --
just family there. You would enjoy this one: my youngest son said
after the ceremony to 16 of the 18 grandchildren "Now I want you all
to put your hand prints on his casket." What a moment for me for
sure. -LaVerne
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Although Norma was just two years ahead of me in high school,
I too enjoyed the experience of her knowledge and gentle manner as
a teacher. I signed up for a semester of creative writing through
CBC and lo and behold, the teacher was Norma. She was always so
encouraging and interested in anything any of the class members
did, several of us formed a small group that continues today. Our
meetings for the next week are cancelled in her husband Don's memory
and out of respect for Norma. As a very active member and officer of
the Rose Society, I am certain that she and Don had many friends who
will support her at this time.
Norma, please know that many are thinking of you and you are in
our prayers.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: Dwain Mefford ('56)
Today, January 3rd, along with a congregation of friends and
family, I said goodbye to my friend and classmate Tilbert Neal. I
first met Tilbert when I played against him in youth baseball. Or
I should say when he struck me out nearly every time I had to bat
against him. When I got to Carmichael in the eighth grade we became
friends and I considered him to be one of my closest pals all
through junior high and high school. Whether it was on the
basketball court, the baseball diamond or even the back yard horse
shoe pit, Tilbert was one of the fiercest competitors I have ever
seen at any level. If a score was kept, losing was not an option for
Tilbert. If you were on his team his attitude made your game better
and there were a lot more wins than losses.
However, once the game was over, Tilbert was a different person.
He liked nothing better than just hanging out with his friends and
enjoying their company. For a school as large as ours it was unusual
for someone to be liked by everyone no matter what their interests
were or what groups they belonged to. Tilbert was one of those
individuals.
After we graduated from RHS I only saw Tilbert a few times and
never after our tenth reunion. I regret that I did not make an
effort to stay in touch with him. I am sure that if we had grown
older together I would have many more memories to re-live. On the
other hand, I am lucky in a way. When I think of Tilbert I don't
think of the man in the casket. I think of the 18 year old Tilbert
who was a fierce competitor and who loved having a good time with
his friends. So, when I think of him I can hold on to my own youth
at least for a few moments.
Thank you Tilbert, goodbye old friend, and may God give you
His peace.
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>>From: Denny Johnson ('62WB)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Doggonit...now I know TWO things....
a) the plural of Elvis is apparently ELVES
b) all the Elvis impersonators from Las Vegas take their winter
vacation at your pond. The mental image of all those little pouting,
pompadoured pseudo pswinging psingers parading pulchritudinously
around the perimeter of your puddle just put me in pulsating
paroxysms of palpitations.
I would posit that the proximity to the SPUDNUT shop is the reason
they travel so far north this time of year. Your legendary
hospitality no doubt is a strong supporting factor.
Hope everyone had a Blessed Christmas, and I do fervently wish all
Bombers, WBs, their families and friends a prosperous New Year.
-Denny Johnson (62 woulda/coulda/shoulda/mighta)
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>>From: Jerry Cozad - Husband of Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
Re: A question for your readers
I married Judy Shibly ('63) back in 1965. We were sitting around
the dinner table with her 86-year old mother the other night and
I asked why Columbia High School was renamed Richland High School
about the time Hanford High was established. No one seemed to know.
I like the former name and I am sure a lot of her classmates (a
number of which I have met and enjoyed) would share that opinion.
I imagine Frank W. of that Gold Medal Class could weigh in on this
subject.
Throw the question out there for the sixties folks to mash on, please.
-Jerry E. Cozad (retired near Yosemite with Judy)
husband of Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Just where is Sun Cove? You said "north of Wenatchee". I've never
heard of it and lived in Wenatchee for 6 years.
Happy New Years everybody!
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where is had a very
nice, warm day for a change. It's suppose to rain
again in a few days.
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
Happy Birthday to Mr. Larry Holloway ('64). I hope that you have
a great day. I'll be thinking of you playing in the snow. There is
snow up North, isn't there?
See you in June.
Take care my friend.
Love ya,
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64) ~ Goodyear, AZ - where it thinks it's
Seattle here with all the rain we have been having.
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>>From: Sandy Clark Chamberlin ('71)
Happy New Year to everyone (especially the '71ers)
I am now in the unemployed category. If I think about it too
much I still am in shock. I worked 7 & 1/2 years as a nurse at
Alterra Wynwood of Col. Edgewater which is an asst. living facility.
I loved it there, all the residents and great people I worked with.
And I really enjoyed getting to see several of you from here and out
of town when you visited your parent(s) that lived there. It made me
feel a bit more of a connection to those residents who were family
of former Bombers, esp. from my class. On November 23rd, yes just
before the holidays, we were told that the company at the corporate
level decided we only needed 1 nurse on day shift. And at the local
level, our building director decided that I should be layed off and
a new nurse that had just started should stay. No consideration for
longevity or experience. What a blow! I felt like a chunk of my
heart had been cut out. I was devastated and hurt and shocked and
much more. Obviously the dollar speaks big. It has been very hard to
even look at other employment. On a more positive note though it has
been nice to have the holidays off. I was also later told I was
entitled to 2 months severance pay.
If anyone around here know of any LPN positions available,
please let me know. So many have told me that God must have
something better in mind. I have to daily remind myself of that.
I hope a new door opens real soon. I would even consider going back
to my old job.
Hope you all have a great year. Maybe I'll run into you at
another job. And remember '71ers we have our 35th next summer!!!
-Sandy Clark Chamberlin ('71)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick ('51), Bill Berlin ('56)
Bonnie Steeber ('57), George Swan ('59)
Frank Whiteside ('63), David Rivers ('65)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Betti Avant ('69)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
I would like to extend my thoughts to both Norma Loescher
Boswell ('53) and LaVerne Osterman Newstrom ('51) for the loss of
their husbands. Both of these ladies withstood the test of their
vows, for better or worse, in sickness and health, they took when
they were married. They both passed with flying colors. Although,
I didn't know their respective husbands, I did know both Norma and
LaVerne. LaVerne and I graduated from high school together and I
met Norma at WSC when I got back from the Korean War. These are two
great ladies and my heart goes out to both of them. Like it has
already been said, Doug and Don are both in a happier place,
especially free of that dreaded disease that got hold of them. God
works in mysterious ways and His will, will be done. God Bless and
protect both Norma and LaVerne.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Tilbert Neal ('56-RIP) and Dwain Mefford ('56)
I am just back from a quick trip to England and was catching
up on back Sandstorm issues and read where Tilbert Neal ('56) had
passed away. In our Col Hi days Tilbert was a super-jock and I was
the guy getting splinters in my backside riding the bench but I
really liked the guy. Dwain was right. He was probably the most
intense athlete I have ever known... on the field. He sure was not
that way off the field and if you were a teammate, no matter what
your skill level was, you were Tilbert's best teammate. Dwain
Mefford's ('56) recollections of Tilbert could have been his
obituary as far as I am concerned. Dwain, you hit it right on the
head. Tilbert had great hair too.
I remember a baseball game, summer league it was, I was playing
in left field and Tilbert was at third base. The batter got a hot
hit right up the third base line and Tilbert, as he always did,
charged it hard but just as he was about to glove it, it took a hop
over his glove, and over his head, and went into left field, where
I was backing up the play. There was a guy at second and seeing the
ball go over Tilbert's head decided to round third base for home. I
fielded the ball and what has to be my all time best throw, I threw
him out at home. Now for the rest of the story.
The next day the T-C Herald sports article it noted that
"...Tilbert Neal's perfect throw from third picked the runner out at
home giving the win to Richland..." I was disappointed but that is
what I would later learn was the pattern of the American press.
Later that day Tilbert stopped by my house and in front of my
brother, my parents and me apologized for the press error and said
that he would always remember that it was me, not him, that made the
play. Hey, that was better than being a one-time hero in the
newspaper in my book.
Thanks for the memories, Dwain and I hope you are well too.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where it is clear and cold.
I can see the San Juan Islands, the Olympic Mountains and
everything in between so very clearly but it is only 36F
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>>From: Bonnie Steeber Frasca ('57)
Re: Tsunami
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Elves and ELVES
To: Denny Johnson ('62WB)
Shazaam! Shazaam! Denny, my friend, you never cease to amaze me
with your insight into the goings on of life. I think the plural of
Elvis may very well be ELVES but the Elves are not happy about
that (I always capitalize the first letter of anything that I deem
important like Elfin names to give recognition to my little
friends). The elves are concerned that the ELVES behavior may be
misconstrued as that of themselves. Lokey Elf, normally a very low
key little dude, stepped up and took charge. He informed all the
Elvis impersonators (ELVES) from Las Vegas who arrived to take their
winter vacation at Puddle Placid that there was only one King and
would always be only one Elvis The King (RIP). Therefore, while at
Puddle Placid, they would be required to shave their heads and
walk backwards in recognition of the fact that they are merely
impersonators and need to get a grip. That little guy never ceases
to amaze me. The ELVES' have departed to the tune of much elfin
cheering. I'm not sure where they are going?
In regards to the SPUDNUT Shop, we Bombers have sang it's praises
worldwide; now even non-Bombers come from far and wide to partake of
its delights. And, as Martha would say, "That's a good thing!"
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank,WA - Where I am still
convalescing in an attempt to shake this virus (or whatever)
so Darby and I can go hunting. "Hey, Lokey! Got any more of
that good cough syrup? That makes me write some good stuff!"
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: Columbia High name change
To: Jerry Cozad, husband of Judy Shibly ('63)
Jerry, I left Richland in June 1965 which apparently was before the
"official" name change. I recall reading somewhere over the last few
years that the name was changed because there was another Columbia
High in the state of Washington and they wanted to eliminate the
confusion (White Salmon has a Columbia High School). Strangely,
there is also a Columbia High School in Columbia, South Carolina,
which is in RICHLAND, County.
While I can't vouch for the authenticity of what I read, I'm sure
that Keith Maupin ('47), Burt Pierard ('59), Roy Ballard ('63) or
one of the other old-timers that still live there might know for
sure. The CREHST Museum may have the answer as well.
As I recall, we always used the letters "RHS" somewhat
interchangeably with Columbia High School, but the official name
was Columbia High until the "powers that be" officially changed it.
I can't think of a "politically correct" reason why it might have
been changed unless perhaps someone thought the Columbia River
symbolized "power" like a bomb (LOL).
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: PJ's Birthday ('64)
No no no no no... I couldn't have spaced this one... it is
sitting here right beside me... where is my head???????????????
Don't answer that... I can only say I am sooooooooooooooo sorry to
have blown it with my all time favoritest most wonderful "pull up
your top" lady in the whole wide world...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAULA JILL LYONS ('64)... (I did send an
email... does that count??????) You can be my "assistant" (that's
what they call them these days... legal assistants... secretaries
are not PC) any ol' time, PJ and I will be your gofer...
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
To: Sandy Clark ('71)
As a LPN, you'll not have it hard finding a job. Just look
they are always looking for good nurses. I've been in the nursing
business since I was a senior at Col-Hi in '67. I've had my LPN
since '82 and trust me I've not been out of a job, unless I was just
taking a break. So keep your eyes open and I'm sure you'll be on the
payroll again soon! Good Luck! Loosing a job just means there is a
door opening some place else. Good Luck!!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Ah, my daily fix of Alumni Sandstorm once again. I can't wait
to read it. Well, this am it is 24°. I imagine that is cold for
Eugene?! Have a wonderful day all.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Eugene, Oregon
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
To: Jerry Cozad, husband of Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
Re: Columbia Hi becoming Richland High
Jerry,
The name change occurred in 1982 under the direction of ASB
President and my little brother, Kent "Wig" Davis. The reason for
the change was really quite simple - Wig couldn't spell "Columbia."
-Mike Davis ('74)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Keith Maupin ('47), Mary Triem ('47)
Gus Keeney ('57), John Northover ('59)
Roger Gress ('61), Bill Scott ('64)
Linda Reining ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Mattingly ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lora Homme ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patricia Rediske ('63)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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One Bomber asks: "Could you suggest how we can add our names to the
"birthday" list?"
Go to the calendar... scroll down below the calendar till you see:
"Want to add something?? Click here and tell us what to add" -Maren]
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>>From: Keith Maupin ('47)
Columbia High School had been the official name since the school
was built in 1944 but in a time when most towns had only one high
school the teams were often called by the town name, hence the
Richland Bombers.
The 1966 Bomber football helmets sported an "R" logo on their
helmets but the following year they were changed to a plain gold
look, like Notre Dame. Then in that same 1967-1968 school year the
"R" was poured in concrete at the Bomber Bowl, paving the way for a
later name change. This was the year when Coach Fran Rish retired
from coaching the football team.
Next year (1968-1969) the "R" logo was back on the helmets and
the "Columbian" proclaimed, "Bombers take pride in their emblems"
and the stylized "Col-Hi Bomb" floor inlay in the mixing area was
given to the school by the senior class. Then, the 1970-1971
"Columbian" identified the school as Col-Hi but ran a photo of the
"RHS" sign over the new gym entrance.
Skip to 1974-1975 when the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Iller,
asked the "Tri-City Herald" to call the school Columbia High School
and stated, "In the future athletic uniforms will bear the insignia
of Columbia High School (whatever that was) and athletic awards will
be a monogram "C" instead of the long used "R."
July 6, 1975, Hec Hancock, sportswriter for the TCH reported the
"RHS" sign had been removed and, "they (Hanford High) have staged
a campaign for the past year to make Columbia High drop the...
Richland High... I've a strange feeling we have not heard the last
of this matter." He was right.
June 8, 1982, the School Board with a unanimous vote changed the
name to Richland High. A new name was also considered for the Bomber
Bowl and, after a bilateral agreement between Richland High and
Hanford High students, in November the name was changed to Rish
Stadium.
These are the facts and we can only speculate on the reasons.
Some have said that Burbank, WA had a Columbia High School and that
was reason enough for a change. I think other factors were more
likely the reason.
-Keith Maupin ('47)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
To: Bonnie Steeber Frasca ('57)
What a story you shared with us. It is unbelievable what
tragedies have occurred from this international disaster.
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: New years eve
Hi All.
I just wanted everyone to know I'm doing fine after my emergency
gall bladder surgery!!
Seems like I thought I might be having some indigestion from
all the high fat and cholesterol meals Donna has been cooking!! Jay
finally got tired of me complaining and took me to the emergency
room early Sunday morning. He thought I had some symptoms of a heart
attack. The technician that was doing the ultra sound said to me
"Your gall bladder doesn't like you any more!!!"
They slammed me into the hospital and started working on
negating the coumadin I was taking for my irregular heartbeat.
Actually I had excellent care for the days I was in there. They
did the surgery last night around 5:00 and freed me this afternoon.
I just woke up from my nap and realized that the pain pills were
working and I should have taken one before my nap. Oh the pain!!!!
Anyway, I think I'll Live!!!
Gotta get this off!!
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: John Northover ('59)
Re: Tsunami
If individuals want to make a donation and be sure their
donation goes to assist the survivors ... rather than in Kofi's
pocket.
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/
v.r john '59
-John Northover ('59)
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>>From: Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
To: Jerry Cozad, husband of Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
Re: Columbia High becoming Richland High.
Jerry,
I heard the name was changed because of the Burbank school
in Walla Walla County had the name first.
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Bill Scott ('64)
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: Columbia High School name change
The other Columbia High School you are referring to was just
down the river in Burbank, WA. Perhaps the name was changed since
our school was always referred to as "RHS", never, as far as I know,
"CHS", at least not in my memory.
-Bill Scott ('64) ~ from beautiful downtown Nipomo, CA -- all three
blocks of it.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: name change from Col-Hi to Richland High
I'm not sure if this will make it into print, as Maren might
send me to "censor-space", but I have NEVER liked the fact that
Col-Hi was changed to Richland High School!!! I have never liked the
reasons that were given for the name change, either! Who the ****
cares IF another high school had the same name (Columbia High
School)... WE all know who we are/were and there is no way in ****
that we would EVER be confused with ANOTHER Columbia High School!!!!
This makes my blood boil each and every time it is brought up and I
really resent the fact that the powers that be allowed the name to
be changed!!!!!! The same with the mascot. As far as I'm concerned,
we were named for the bomb NOT the **** plane... I NEVER even heard
of that **** plane til I read about it in the Sandstorm!!!!!!!!!!
You can give me all the reasons for the name change, I AM, WAS, and
ALWAYS WILL BE A COL-HI BOMBER, NOT a Richland High Bomber!!!!!!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - another storm due sometime
tomorrow, bringing more rain and more snow to the mountain
areas around us... they closed the "grapevine" for two
days... only direct route to get to and from Los Angeles.
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A Bomber asks: "Can something be done with THE Obit so it can be
read? It comes up so small that it is unreadable."
On the Funeral Notices website, look for the RED double **s after
some names... scroll down for the key that says:
"** Those using Microsoft Internet Explorer can click the icon
in the lower/right hand corner of the notice to enlarge it."
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9 Bombers, 1 Bomber spouse sent stuff and 1 Colt funeral notice today:
Dicksy Poe ('50), Marguerite Groff ('54), Gary May ('58WB)
George Swan ('59), Ed Quigley ('62), Husband of Judy Shibly ('63)
David Rivers ('65), Geoffrey Rothwell ('71), Deb Bennett ('72)
Diane Carpenter ('72)
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>>From: Dicksy Poe Creek ('50)
Re: Readability of Funeral Notices
I use Microsoft Internet Explorer and have never been able to
see the icon. However, I after clicking on the print button, I
select Print Preview. It usually comes up at 75%, which is easily
read. Also I can change the % from 75% to larger or smaller print
size.
To: All who write about the elves
I love your stories. I hope you will be inspired to write more.
They would make wonderful cartoons like we use to see at the movies,
when I was a kid. Also we had great "short subjects". I miss them.
-Dicksy Poe Creek ('50)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
I don't like to get involved in arguments. However, the name of
our high school is an old argument that keeps resurfacing. And, no
matter what we say, we won't be able to change anything. However,
even though I proudly attended and graduated from Columbia High
School; the fight song we sang was, "Fight, fight, fight, for old
Richland High!!" And, we loudly cheered for the Richland Bombers
sport teams. The name Richland does tell the world where we are from
and I think we are proud of where we hail from. Whatever the reason
the change was made, I'm just happy we have been able to keep the
name "Bombers" for our sports teams. Maybe we ought to quit while we
are ahead.
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
You have been in my mind since the tragic death of Don. I have
wanted to call and talk to you and see what I could do to help.
However, I know you are being well taken care of by special friends.
And, I didn't know how to get hold of you. You and I became friends
when we worked together in 1994 in our joint 40th reunions. That was
a very special time - we had great fun. I just want to send you my
condolences and ask if you would call and we could go out to lunch
some day soon. I would like to get a chance to visit.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ In Richland where winter has
arrived. We've had a little snow (mostly gone) but it is COLD!
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>>From: Gary May ('58WB)
To: Gus Keeney ('57)
Hi Gus.
Went through the same thing several years ago and know it's no
fun. Hope you're doing mucho better now and had a safe New Year's
eve. Watch what ya eat in the future buddy.
Hello from Crabtree in ID and get well soon.
-Gary May ('58WB) ~ in Tacoma where it's gonna or so they say.
Take care.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Any and All Marines
Re: Marine Luncheon
Ahten...hut!
Local Marines and some from as far away as Texas and even
Spokane will answer chow call on TUESDAY at 1:30pm on January 11th
at Tony Romas (8551 W. Gage Blvd.) close to Columbia Center in the
Tri-Cities, WA. Many of us are even Bombers. Join us for good food,
good libations, and a good group from WW II to present.
Semper Fi
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
Re: Winters in Richland. . .
Remember "hookey (ie?) bobbing"? Another reason that I shake my
head and wonder how any of us ever survived childhood without the
state taking care of us... But it sure was FUN!!
To: Linda Reining ('64)
About your entry in yesterday's Sandstorm... RIGHT ON!!!
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Husband of Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
Wow! Is that Keith Maupin ('47) the school historian or what? I
appreciate his taking the time to reply to my original question on
the Col-Hi name change. Also thanks to the others that gave their
opinion and thanks to Maren who gave Linda Reining ('64) her chance
to vent on this subject. As a matter of fact, I graduated from a
"CHS" back in Iowa and my vote is for Columbia High School. Duh - a
river runs through it!
Thanks again for your response - if Bombers are anything, they
have an opinion, which is a good thing.
-Jerry Cozad (wife of Judy Shibly '63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Bomber Recognition
The '65ers and others will remember that during our tenure at
Col-Hi (aka RHS... same-same) the powers that be began the demo and
reconstruction of our fine alma mater. My biggest memory is losing
the auditorium for study hall where the utterings of "Aaandyyyyyyy"
could be heard... just before an egg or some other object hit the
clock above the stage... ahhhhhhhhhh the halls of higher learning...
I love em all... so... anyway... that was 40 plus years ago when
they started the demo/rebuild... it made for a rather hectic time at
the school for those of use who were "attending"... tho I doubt
it had any adverse affect on my grades as I was majoring in girl
walking anyway. I remember the glee with which Uncle Tom would
demand "turn in your books" when for some minor infraction such as
suggesting a teacher looked like Icabod Crane (spelling has never
been my thing) or walking by that same teacher with Myrna Melling
('65) on my arm with my hand firmly planed on her bottom side to
make this same teacher sweat bullets during a mixer or sock hop...
boy did he squirm... and I am sure that poor Myrna really believed
that he always placed her in the front row because he thought she
was hard of hearing... uh huh uh huh... so where was I... oh yeah...
well it has come to my attention from a very reliable source, that
the school has again received a face lift and a rather substantial
one with the majority of the design work having been accomplished
by one of our own... a celebrity in his own right... (he was rather
famous for a huge growth spurt between grade school and Jr. High
which gave rise to more mishaps than I can count... there was the
night he ran into a clothes line pole and split his head above
his eye... then there was the ice skating incident where his legs
decided to go their own way... and he fell face first on the ice...
another nice facial scar...) of course there was his prowess as a
B-ball player and football player... (never forget the day my mom
told me I couldn't play football any more till I got my grades up...
that was going to happen like the proverbial Ice storm in Hades and
was for me a license to drink and play for my entire three years of
attendance at Col-Hi)... So anyway... this gentleman is a Senior
Principal in the Architectural Firm of CKJT Architects in Kennewick.
I give a huge Bomber Hoorah (I am told his work was finished
on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week) to our very own
Brian Lee Johnson ('65)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Geoffrey Rothwell ('71)
Today I attended a fascinating lecture by Richard Rhodes,
author of "The Making of the Atomic Bomb." He was hired in the
"downwinders" suit to write a history of Hanford during WWII.
This is expert testimony in that suit in a Spokane court. Does
anyone have access to it?
-Geoffrey Rothwell ('71)
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>>From: Deb Bennett Bayoff ('72)
Re: Mr. Boswell
Could someone tell me what happened to Mr. Boswell. It says
a house fire took his life. He was such a soft gentle man.It made
me sad.
-Deb Bennett Bayoff ('72)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
I am trying to figure out why Norma Boswell's name sounds so
familiar. Didn't someone say she taught at Chief Jo and Col-Hi?
Would she have been at Chief Jo 1968-1969? Or thereabouts? Or would
she have been at Col-Hi 70-72? What subject did she teach?
Actually I can go look at my Col-Hi yearbooks, but my Chief Jo
yearbooks are packed away. Thank you!
-Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Marie Hansen White ('31) ~ 2/3/14 - 1/4/05
FuneralNotices.tripod.com/
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Ruth Miles ('59), Ed Quigley ('62)
Jamie Worley ('64), Nancy Nelson ('69)
Shelley Williams ('84)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Lunch
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Ruth Miles Bruns ('59)
Re: Columbia High / Columbia River
Thinking about Columbia the school and Columbia the river
reminded me of the first lines in our Col-Hi Alma Mater:
"O we love our fair Columbia
As we see her in our dream
Looking o'er the infant city
To her namesake's [something] stream."
Did those words get changed when the school's name was changed,
or perhaps has the Alma Mater song simply been dropped?
richlandbombers.com/allbombers/AlmaMater.html
-Ruth Miles Bruns ('59) ~ Goldendale, WA - where it's snowing and
blowing from the east, and likely to keep it up until next week
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[I asked that question last time this subject was raised. Don't
recall any answer. Does RHS have an alma mater? -Maren
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
I don't think anyone has posted this site, so:
http://homepage.mac.com/demark/tsunami/1.html
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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[This really shows the devastation! Satellite images are aligned
so you can toggle between the before and after shots. -Maren]
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>>From: Jamie Worley ('64)
To: Geoffrey Rothwell ('71)
I read in yesterday's [1/7/05] Sandstorm that you had heard a
lecture by Richard Rhodes, The author of The Making of the Atomic
Bomb. It was a marvelous book and well worth the time it took to
read. And then well worth the time going back to re-read many of the
parts trying to re-understand. Where did you see him? Was it at the
Spokane Courthouse? Do you know any more about him, such as will he
be lecturing while he is in the Northwest? He certainly would be
worth seeing/hearing. If you have any further information it would
be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
-Jamie Worley ('64)
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>>From: Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
The answer to the question of what happened to Mr. Boswell is.
They had a house fire and he was taken to the hospital for smoke
inhalation and had to much in his system and didn't make it.
Mrs. Boswell is staying with good friends.
-Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
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>>From: Shelley Williams Robillard ('84)
Concerning the small print of some notices and articles. On my
computer, just running the cursor over the text and leaving it there
for a second makes the icon to enlarge it appear all by itself.
Hope this helps.
-Shelley Williams Robillard ('84)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ed Borasky ('59), John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Donni Clark ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Jo Miles ('64)
Linda Reining ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joan Eckert ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Reining ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pearl Drotts ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Funderburg ('66)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Ed Borasky ('59)
Re: Col-Hi Alma Mater
Yes, there was an alma mater. The melody was from the radio
series "Halls of Ivy", which starred Ronald Coleman. And the words
were written, if my memory is correct, by Ann Rector ('58).
-Ed Borasky ('59) ~ Beaverton, OR - where the 2.6.10 Linux kernel
and the Gentoo GNU/Linux distribution bring light to the
grey and green winter days.
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[Your memory is incorrect, Ed... Ann didn't write our words...
go to this website I cited in yesterday's Sandstorm:
richlandbombers.com/allbombers/AlmaMater.html
Our lyrics were written by W. M. Hollingsworth (1898-1975) --
father of Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin ('55). -Maren]
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: "Richlandized" (from selected archives)
AlumniSandstorm.tripod.com/htm/Richlandized.htm
I have read Mike Davis' ('74) excellent post, again, from 4
years ago, because it continues to work as a supreme Memory Jog. One
thing it stirred up this morning was the memory of attaching playing
cards to the fender stays on my bike to get that wonderful buzzing
sound as the cards rode against the spokes- a 10 year-old's
motorcycle! (The addition of small balloons at some later date
was a quantum leap, sonically, to this process.)
The sub-text of Mike's list is so important to me- that children
who are put upon to use their imaginations to amuse and divert
themselves will find those exercises to be rewarding physically,
socially, emotionally, and sometimes intellectually; and that
parental (& other adult) presences, and attitudes, are the critical
framework for auspicious development. Does anyone else think that
the level of stable employment offered a great deal to the emotional
stability of that historic community?
(and now a humble revisionist offering of our alma mater, that's
likely to please no one, including its author, a prince of half-
baked doggerel...)
Oh, we love our 'B' Reactor
And we see her in our dream,
Looking o'er the fair Columbia
That almighty cooling stream!
Oh, that mighty tide, resistless,
Surging onward toward the sea
Carries BTUs and isotopes
From the heart of Blessed 'B'!
And, as the years go by
We'll sing her praises high,
Recalling both her alchemy and fame;
And, though she may depart,
A corner of each heart
Will cherish evermore the hallowed name of
Reactor! 'B' Reactor!
With a power nearly free,
Whose works endure beyond the half-life
Of Eternity!
^..^
-John Browne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from Russia!! We have had a fantastic time on this
Methodist mission trip in Samara, Russia which is several hours
south of Moscow. We must be in a snow region, as the ground has been
covered with snow, and it's been snowing most of the time we've been
here, but fortunately it's been in the 20s (F) so not so cold. We
really couldn't use our hand warmers and long johns much, as it's
been too warm in the buildings too.
We got to go sledding after caroling with some of the kids from
the orphanage yesterday. And January 7, their traditional Christmas
was a wonderful day for us here. We went to a small Methodist church
which the West Ohio Conference (Methodist) helped start, and shared
in their service. The choir was wonderful, we all read some
scriptures, and Warren preached with the help of our interpreter.
Then we had a wonderful Christmas party here at the orphanage.
These kids are great, they've put on several plays while we've been
here. We will miss them.
All the rest of our team has flown out this morning, and we will
be leaving for the train station where our interpreter will be sure
we get the right sleeping compartment for our overnight trip back to
Moscow. We will also be met there by an interpreter too to get us on
the plane to London. (Hope there is time for more shopping in
Moscow.)
We had a bit of a scare when we learned our youngest son, Ryan
at Purdue had to have an emergency appendectomy on the night of
January 6th, and we weren't able to call the hospital for about l2
hours to speak to him. But we did finally get to talk to him, and
the 24 year old made a plan to get himself from the hospital to
friend's (as he has a third floor apartment), and he gets his
stitches out on this Wednesday. So we are feeling greatly relieved,
and thanks Max Case ('57) for any efforts on our behalf. (I can't
get this Russian computer to send a message to you.)
Thank all of you for your prayers and good thoughts on our
behalf. This has been such a great time in Russia. All the Russians
have been friendly, and with all the fur coats and hats and high
heeled boots we've seen, I doubt anyone here would be interested in
our poor duds. Our boots have really gotten a workout here. Everyone
wears them on the streets with hats.
From Russia with love,
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
Re: Col-Hi Alma Mater
It is interesting that Ruth Miles Bruns ('59) was thinking the
same thing I was. How could they change the Alma Mater? And maybe
because of the Alma Mater do those of us who attended "Col-Hi" feel
as strongly as we do. Here are all the words.
[Go to this website to read all the words:
RichlandBombers.com/allbombers/AlmaMater.html -Maren]
Oh, we love our fair Columbia
As we see her in our dreams
Looking o'er the infant city
To her namesake's royal stream
As its mighty tide resistless
Surges onward to the sea
So may our own Columbia's course
forever onward be
And as the years go by
We'll sing her praises high
Remembering once again her pride and fame
And though we may depart
A corner of each heart
Will cherish ever more the hallowed name of
Columbia, fair Columbia
Where we learned of loyalty,
And we shall not forget that lesson through eternity
It never crossed my mind when we were in high school to think
that we weren't both. As we used both names interchangeably.
To Jerry: Are you snowed in yet? My daughter called this morning
from Minden and said they had more snow on the floor of the valley
than she had ever seen. Here in South. Calif. it is flooding and
pouring! Now that you have your dream home done, how cozy to sit by
the fire and be on the internet, Huh? Can't wait to see your home!
To: Mrs. Boswell
You were one of my favorite teachers! I had you my Jr. year.
My condolences to you. May God comfort you and give you peace.
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Searching for anyone from the Bob Gandy ('53-RIP) family. I have
a nice Richland High verses North Central H.S. football program from
Saturday 7:30 PM September 13, 1952, Bomber Bowl, to send their way.
Bob was selected to All State Team that football season.
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ ...still somewhere in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Jo Miles ('64)
Re: Dual identities
Our high school handily balanced two identities during the early
1960s. The alma mater song paid tribute to "Columbia" while the
fight song honored good old "Richland High". The annual, named
"Columbian" pictured cheerleaders, track and wrestling athletes with
the name "Richland" stamped on the fronts of their uniforms and
warm-ups. "Col-Hi" students attended "RHS". It all seemed so clear
at the time.
-Jo Miles ('64)
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[Somebody correct me if I'm wrong... isn't the RHS yearbook still
called the Columbian? -Maren]
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
I met this birthday girl when we both were in Miss Jones' 4th
grade classroom at Spalding Elementary. We became friends almost
immediately and found that we shared the same birthday and that she
was OLDER than me----a fact I NEVER let her forget!
We were the best of friends all through grade school, continuing
through our years at Carmichael and Col-Hi and even after school,
till we lost touch, between moves, marriages, divorces, and life!
BUT, we were able to reconnect through this wonderful publication
called the Alumni Sandstorm (just ONE more reason I am glad I am/was
a Bomber), and have been able to fill each other in on what has been
happening in our lives since we graduated, "oh so many years ago"
(40+ of them---gad, doesn't seem possible that we are "that old"--)!
so, Pearl Drotts, aka Pat Ahrens this is for you-----HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
"older sis"! hope your day is GREAT!!!!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - the winds have finally
died down (we had 50mph winds on Friday), but we are getting
more rain and more snow in the mountain areas--they have
closed the grapevine three times already this year---making
it tough to get to Southern CA as the grapevine is the
direct link to that area! And they say this is NOT an
El Nino year... could have fooled me!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/10/05
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Norma Loescher ('53), Tom Verellen ('60)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Donna Fredette ('65), Clark Riccobuono ('71)
Ken Robison ('86)
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>>From: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Dear Bomber Friends,
Thank you for your condolences and remembrances after my husband
Don Boswell's death December 30. Many have commented on the caring
nature of fellow Bombers, and it's true.
I'm staying with a Rose Society friend, Jane Melville, in Kennewick
for possibly two months but still receiving mail at my locked
mailbox while the interior of my house is being completely torn
out and re-done from heavy smoke damage, fire damage and fire
containment damage.
Don was found lying by the glass door to the patio. He might have
had a stroke while trying to light a cigar on the electric burner,
because his hands and lower face were burned. If it was a paralyzing
stroke affecting his vocal cords, that would have prevented him from
calling upstairs to warn me. He had only strength enough to pull
himself to the patio door, where he died of smoke inhalation.
When I smelled smoke and opened the upstairs bedroom door, I called
to Don (who must have by that time inhaled a lethal dose of smoke,
because there was no answer), shut the door to hold back the smoke,
grabbed the portable phone and dialed 911. There was no immediate
response. I took the phone outside on the upper deck and saw smoke
swirling out of the house, but no flames. (The kitchen is in the
middle of the house, by the stairs leading to the bedrooms.) I ran
back in, opened the bedroom door and yelled to warn Don again,
grabbed blankets, stepped out on the deck, and called for help to
neighbors with no lights, because it was 5 a.m. Then suddenly there
was a voice from the phone and I knew I wouldn't need to climb over
the wooden rails and jump. Two firemen guided me down their tall
ladder and sent me to Kadlec Hospital for a $1,600 checkup. I
asked everyone what had happened to Don, but no one could tell me
anything. The compassionate fire department chaplain finally gave
me the dreaded news.
I haven't had time to sit and mourn, because good friends, my dear
brother Ray Loescher ('57) and insurance and cleaning/construction
people have been with me constantly.
Working at my smoke-contaminated computer brings on a sore throat.
So does being in the sooty, acrid house sorting through and throwing
away things. At first I wore a mask, but it kept fogging my glasses,
so I abandoned it. I will replace the computer with a new one after
I complete the Rose Herald for January.
Brother Ray was here for 2 1/2 days and really perked up my spirits
as well as being a tremendous help organizing the garage while both
of us collected ruined possessions for the dumpster parked in the
driveway. A 22 year collection of the American Rose magazine and
other smaller magazine collections were discarded. In these times
there seems to be little concern for saving books, let alone
furniture. Jane will help me itemize the ones I want to replace (if
they can be replaced), and also help itemize my flower arranging
supplies, which some people would classify as junk, but which was a
major part of a satisfying hobby.
Thanks again, Bombers. You are much appreciated.
Sincerely,
-Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
All this time I thought I went to Richland High with a coal hi
from the stuff in the basement. Now that I think about it I probably
have black lung besides glowing in the dark.
-Tom Verellen ('60)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Harold Surplus ('64-RIP) Senior Year at WSU
Re: Toby Elliott ('64) Senior 1968 at WSU
Re: Ray Stein ('64) WSU Senior Year
Re: 1968 WSU Gymnastic Team
Toby Elliott (1964 Bomber)
Rex Davis (1949 Bomber)
Larry Amos (Is this our 1964 Bomber???)
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
GOOD GRIEF!!!!!!!! When I wrote in yesterday's Sandstorm, wishing
Pearl Drotts (aka Pat) a Happy Birthday, I gave her LAST [married]
name wrong----chalk it up to a "senior moment"!!!!!!!! Her married
name IS Adler NOT Ahrens. Thanks to Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) for
letting me know I had the wrong married name! Sorry, Pat... after
all these years, you ought to be used to my mistakes by now!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - raining and wind is blowing
and it is downright cold outside!!!!!!
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Re: Snow
Happy New Year to all! Today we had snow in Bellevue (Seattle)
and it was beautiful! I found myself wishing for it to keep snowing
and grow long icicles like in Richland on Chestnut street as a kid.
I am still a kid at heart and wish I could still go sledding on
Carmichael hill! My sister is over here from Spokane where it is
really cold and really snowy to help her daughter move this week and
this is not much to her except for the hills in Seattle. My daughter
laughed at Ken Schram's [KOMO TV] commentary "Oh No, SNOW!!!!" being
a Pullman girl. She gets around anywhere and can put chains on like
a breeze (I never did learn how to put on chains). I bought new all
season radials when I was raising my girls on Redmond Union Hill
and put a 50 lb bag of dog food in the trunk (the days before front
wheel drive) and away I went. No problem. I love to drive in the
snow but it is everyone else I worry about!!
Happy Winter to everyone wherever you are!
Bomber Cheers!
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Clark J Riccobuono ('71)
Re: Hookey Bobbing
This was the main method of travel in Richland before one gets
to drive. This was especially fun behind Brad Wear's ('71) old red
VW bug. This bug went everywhere. When we got stuck, we use to just
lift it up. Then go on our merry way.
Best Wishes to all and Happy New Year all Bomber Alums.
-Clark J Riccobuono ('71) ~ From lovely Puyallup, WA - where it
rains, snows, and sun shines all the same day.
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Ken Robison ('86)
Click here to view the ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook
-Ken Robison ('86)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ann Bishop ('56), Gary Persons ('57)
Jan Bollinger ('60), Deedee Willox ('64)
Donna Fredette ('65), Jeff Michael ('65)
Bob Grout ('66WB)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Russell ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob Lysher ('81)
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>>From: Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
Re: U.K.
I know we have a Bomber in the U.K. but I can't remember who.
I need some information about a financial institution that is
supposed to be located there.
-Ann Bishop Ousley ('56) ~ Texarkana, AR - warm & cloudy (70 today)
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>>From: Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Re: Spokane Bomber Alumni Lunch
Baby, it's gonna et cold outside! Temperatures are expected
to moderate by Sunday, though, and our main streets are all plowed,
so throw on your warm coat and join us for the first Spokane Bomber
Alumni lunch of 2005!
DATE: Sunday, January 16, 2005
COFFEE TIME: 11:30 AM
LUNCH TIME: 12:30 PM
PLACE: The Cathay Inn (Chinese and American menu)
ADDRESS: 3714 North Division (Look for the tall sign on the
east side of the street.)
PRICE: Most lunches $5.95 - $7.95
Please make reservations by Friday, 1/14.
All Bomber spouses and guests are welcome.
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) & Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Bomber Drug
Well, I just got back from Spokane Saturday night and of
course the first thing I did was get on the computer for my
Alumni Sandstorm fix!
I spent a week with my younger son, Sean, his wife, Christie,
and their 3 children: Alanna (age 10), Nate (age 7), and baby Sarah
(age 6 months). Of course we went and had their portraits taken.
Christie's family calls me "the picture grandma" because I am always
having them taken. I don't care what they call me as long as I have
pics! Sarah is just darling (spoken like a true Nanna!) and she has
the biggest smile.
Sean & family came for Christmas and when they went home, Alanna
(the delight of my life) stayed with us. I took her home on the 2nd,
as school started on the 3rd. I stayed up there since Stars On Ice
was Thursday, the 6th (I go every year). Last year I took Alanna,
but this year I took Christie. Alanna was a little bummed by that,
but she got over it. I'm sure she's already planning for next year,
but we will see.
The Stars On Ice was amazing this year. They did a lot of
interesting and/or funny stuff between the skating acts. It was
really a good show.
Happy New Year to all my friends and family (yes, Judy, that
does mean you, too).
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA - where we don't have as
much snow as Spokane! Had to use 4-wheel drive to get out of
Sean's driveway and off his street. The highways were just fine
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
My condolences to you for your loss. God bless you and your
family. When some time has passed go to the bookstore and find
a book called "Life is Hello, Life is Goodbye". It helped me so
much when I was grieving for my Dad. The book is written by an
Episcopalian Priest and I can't remember right now what her name
is. Let me know if you want me to find out for you.
To: Tom Verellen ('60)
That is one of the most hilarious entries I have read yet
[in the 1/10/05 Alumni Sandstorm]!! Thanks for the laugh!!
Bomber Cheers,
-Donna Fredette ('65) ~ In Seattle where the snow is melting and it
is icy in places and a beautiful sunny day!
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
Yes, Carol Converse Maurer ('64), there is a Sun Cove, WA [near
Wenatchee]... But admittedly hard to find if you're not looking for
it. When driving North on the east side of the mighty Columbia
towards Lake Chelan, you will pass Sun Cove Road which goes down
the hill from the highway to the river. There are a bunch of
houses built on the hillside overlooking the river and down to the
shoreline. A swimming basin and a boat basin have been sculpted on
the river's edge. The community is mostly full-time residents,
but some that have holiday and summer/vacation homes. There is a
community center where the New Year's Eve party has been hosted by
the Devine family for around 10 years. I've only been there twice
(New Year's Eve both times). It has snowed and just been gorgeous
both years. Winter folks ski from there and summer folks do the
river stuff. I hope to go in the spring/summer this year and get
out on the river.
We have gone through about three weeks of thinking seriously
about going back to San Diego. Guess being there made me long for
the salt spray. We even shut off a couple things we had planned for
the coming year (building a house) and some business stuff. Now it
looks like we will stay; for a while at least. We're looking at a
house later today. We'll see how it goes. We really need to get
settled... this has been an 18 month stretch of living out of a
U- Haul. We're pretty good gypsies, but not having our stuff can
be a hassle.
Re: Hookey Bobbing
Got a kick out of the comments about hookey-bobbing. I was
explaining it to my Phoenix/San Diego raised wife last night as we
slid our way down a little travelled, ice glazed road home. She of
the fast freeway background thought it sounded dangerous. Can you
imagine!
Re: Blue cast
And oh, if you are meandering through the Tri-Cities and notice
a young guy with a blue cast on his left arm... that will probably
be me. And they say there is no risk for injury to dj's. All this
modern "scratch" CAN be dangerous!
So, to all my fellow travellers in this parallel universe... Happy
Trails.
dj jeff Michael ('65)...still in the frozen, slick, gray Tri-Cities.
-Jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Pictures of Graceland, Memphis, TN
We all remember Elvis. Picture taken from our trip to Little
Rock and Tenn.
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick ('51), Marilynn Working ('54)
Gus Keeney ('57), Max Sutton ('57)
Mike Brady ('61), Carol Converse ('64)
Anna Durbin ('69)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Earl Bennett ('63)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
This is some information I had received from Jim Gilson ('51) who is
looking for married couples, who are teachers, to fill positions in
his American Schools in the following countries. If you are
interested, contact Jim through his email.
QUALITY SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL
(OPENINGS for 2005-06 as of 11 January 2005)
QSI INT'L SCHOOL of KABUL in AFGHANISTAN (2 positions)
* DIRECTOR (teach part-time) * ELEMENTARY
QSI INT'L SCHOOL of ASTANA in KAZAKHSTAN (2 positions)
* DIRECTOR (teach part-time) * ELEMENTARY
BAKU INT'L SCHOOL in AZERBAIJAN (2 positions)
* LOWER ELEMENTARY (6 yr old class) * ELEMENTARY (9 yr old class)
ALMATY INT'L SCHOOL in KAZAKHSTAN (4 positions)
* ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY MUSIC (also teach English/math)
* ELEMENTARY (3 positions)
KIEV INT'L SCHOOL in UKRAINE (8 positions)
* DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION (similar to a Secondary Principal in USA)
* LOWER ELEMENTARY * UPPER ELEMENTARY * KINDERGARTEN
* MIDDLE SCHOOL * SECONDARY ENGLISH
* SECONDARY PHYSICAL SCIENCE/MATH
* ESL QSI INT'L SCHOOL OF YEREVAN in ARMENIA (2 positions)
* UPPER ELEMENTARY (strong in MUSIC for one of these positions)
* ESL (strong in MUSIC for one of these positions)
ASHGABAT INT'L SCHOOL in TURKMENISTAN (2 positions)
* DIRECTOR (teach part-time) * LOWER ELEMENTARY
QSI INT'L SCHOOL OF CHENGDU in CHINA (2 positions)
* LOWER ELEMENTARY (2 positions, one with P.E. skills)
QSI INT'L SCHOOL OF BRINDISI in ITALY (2 positions)
* LOWER ELEMENTARY * UPPER ELEMENTARY
QSI INT'L SCHOOL OF EL TIGRE in VENEZUELA (2 positions)
* COMPUTER TEACHER (also teach upper elementary) * KINDERGARTEN
QSI INT'L SCHOOL of PHUKET in THAILAND (2 positions)
* ELEMENTARY * SECONDARY ENGLISH/SOCIAL STUDIES
We expect to hire married teaching couples for these listed
openings. Benefits include salaries, air fares, housing, shipping
allowance, medical insurance, and an overseas allowance.
We seek teachers who love children and who are willing to give
the time and energy needed to provide a success-oriented mastery-
learning model of education. We have a reputation of having teachers
who care.
*Non-smokers only are hired*
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: 50th Anniversary
Not everyone can claim the honor of a long marriage, but tonight
(January 10th) a bunch of Bomber friends got together with a fun,
wonderful couple, Millie Finch Gregg and her husband, Glynn, to help
them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at Anthony's in
Richland.
Larry Christenson ('54) and wife Nanette; Allisa Synoground;
Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54); Ginny Weyerts Wendland ('54) and
husband Walt ('55); Jeannine Houston Willis ('54) and me and my
husband, Richard, get together monthly, when possible, but tonight
was very special spending it with Millie and Glynn. Thanks guys for
letting us "butt in" on your anniversary dinner, even though you
knew we were coming! They even invited us to celebrate their 60th in
2015!!! Will Anthony's still be here, because it was wonderful, too!
Shirley Strege Bigelow ('54) and husband Charlie ('54) were
missed as she is under the weather. We also missed seeing Norma
Myrick Nunamaker ('54) as she was working with the ACES group. Hey,
guys, next month?
Millie and Glynn, I am sorry I didn't get your anniversary to
Maren in time to be listed on the calendar for January 10th, but
this is more fun telling about tonight. I won't tell everything!
Enjoy your life kids, and you make a great couple!! Who said it
wouldn't last when you eloped in 1955?
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54) ~ here in Kennewick... home safe
after driving to Richland on kind of slick roads. Chauffeured
Millie and Glynn and got them home safe, too.
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Surgery
Hi All,
Thanks to all of you who sent the nice notes of support after my
gall bladder surgery. I am doing better than I expected each day and
the wounds are healing nicely.
The weather has been cooler for the last couple of weeks here in
Yuma, but is starting the warming trends tomorrow. All the storms
that were predicted seemed to skirt around us to the north west and
just to the east of us. Was 74° today before the winds started this
afternoon. Winds are letting off as this is being written and it's
supposed to be nice for the next week now.
I think I feel good enough to go over and bug Tony Tellier ('57)
tomorrow. He lives north of I-8 about six miles from my house.
Besides, I want to see if Utha (Lorrie's Doby) remembers me or will
stand me up against the wall again!!! I need to get over there more
often!!!
Anyway, thanks for all your support during my distress.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Max Sutton ('57)
To: Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
We do indeed have a Bomber in the U.K. It's Dean Enderle ('57).
You can find his email on the Class of '57 home page.
-Max Sutton ('57)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
I just retired from the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department
on Monday, January 3, 2005. On Tuesday, I started back to college to
pursue a 2 year degree in fitness training. It reminded me of the
first time I went to college. I was discharged from the Navy on
a Friday in 1965 and started school the following Monday and
graduating in 1970. I think I am going to enjoy school much more
this time because I won't have to worry about a family (children)
and making a living. I will also be able to take advantage of their
traveling education program which I missed the first time around.
Although I'm probably the oldest person in the program (61 years
old), there are many people in there 40s and 50s along with the
youngsters. It oughtta be fun!
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Jeff Michaels ('65)
Ok, I now know where you are talking about. I can picture it
(Sun Cove) in my mind. It probably has grown since we were past
there last. We had some friends that owned property there. I was
thinking it was really really close to Wenatchee. Lots closer to
Lake Chelan.
I don't blame you for thinking of moving back to San Diego. But,
just think of the yucky weather that's been going on in southern CA
this past couple weeks. Of course, it may not have gotten that far
south though.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - So far, we haven't
gotten that 3rd storm that was predicted.
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>>From: Anna Durbin ('69)
Dear Tom Verellen ('60):
Great line. I usually introduce myself, when people ask where I
am from I say "Richland, Washington, location of the Hanford Atomic
Plant." I tell them "I glow in the dark and all my children are
mutants. (But they are good mutants.)" I find it pretty surprising
how many people have heard of Hanford on the East Coast.
-Anna Durbin ('69) ~ from Ardmore, PA - where we have had 60° and no
snow. We hear the cold winter is coming soon.
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Grover Shegrud ('56), Missy Keeney ('59)
Ed Wood ('62), Gary Behymer ('64)
Vernona Chappelle ('64), Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Luda Stambaugh ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pat Ruane ('75)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Grover Shegrud ('56)
Re: Mike Brady ('61)
It's nice to hear of you youngsters going back to school. I
started back at Edmonds Community Collage last September working
towards my associates CIS degree. It was back in 1965 I left
Highline Community Collage after a good try at a degree. But alas
my need is to find work to support my young family.
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Sweet Adeline show
Rolling Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will be
having our annual show on Friday January 28th at 7:30 pm and
Saturday January 29th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Friday's performance
will be at Sunnyside High School and Saturday's performances will
be at Richland High (formerly Columbia) auditorium. The show has
a Broadway theme "HIT ME WITH THE SPOTLIGHT" and will feature
finalists for cash scholarships at each performance. We auditioned
30 high school students from the Tri-Cities and the lower valley and
they were WONDERFUL. It was hard to pick from them, but we had to
so three will be featured at each performance and their scholarship
amounts will be determined by audience vote. Ticket prices are: $10
for adults, $8 for students/seniors and $25 for a family of 5.
Burt Pierard ('59) was really great in one of our other shows
and he has agreed to take on one of our "character" roles for this
show. That alone should be worth the price of admission. Call or
email me for ticket information.
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Ed Wood ('62)
Re: Going back to school
Make Brady's ('61) comment about going back to school reminds me
of the reaction I had when I took each of my sons to visit college
campuses. I told each of them that I had changed my mind, that I was
going back to school, not they, since I was now more ready to absorb
all the colleges had to offer, I was ready to study with fewer
distractions, I was ready for more fun, etc. and it was their turn
to go to work to support me. My wife Janice didn't think too much of
the idea either.
-Ed Wood ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re:
-Gary "It's a jungle out there..." Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Cathryn Hodgin, aka Vernona Chappelle ('64)
To: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
My sweet friend Millie - please accept my belated
congratulations to you and Glynn on your 50th wedding anniversary.
Don and I are looking forward to being with you, your family,
and friends in July when you renew your wedding vows.
Love,
-Cathryn Hodgin, aka Vernona Chappelle ('64)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
I'd like to wish my wife, Bonnie (Hanford '77), a happy 25th
anniversary. You know, the girl does all right considering that
Hanford background!
Love you,
M. Davis (74)
-Mike Davis ('74)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKeown ('53), Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Millie Finch ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
Tom Verellen ('60), Janet Tyler ('61)
Betti Avant ('69), Cindy Southard ('84)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Baker ('64)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
Re: SouthEast Asia Trip
It's hard to believe, but my wife and I and our daughter and her
husband leave in two weeks for Viet Nam, Cambodia and Thailand. This
would be the last place on earth that I would want to visit, but we
had offered all 4 of our kids a trip with us to anywhere they wanted
to go... once. The other 3 picked "normal" places like Egypt, China
and Italy. Deb picked this trip.
My brother Tom, who had 2 stints in Viet Nam during the War,
said it is a beautiful country, especially Da Nang (China beach)...
so, we'll see.
We will not be affected by the terrible disaster, because when
we do get to Thailand we will be in Bangkok, which is far North of
the area that was affected. We are only in Cambodia two nights, just
to see Angor Wat, which is one of the wonders of the World.
If anyone has been there recently, I would like to hear from you.
-Jim McKeown ('53)
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>>From: Rex Hunt ('53WB)
I have received a request to fill out a form with personal
information for something called the Richland alumni association....
I am curious if that is indeed a unit of this particular group of if
it is a clone, developed to acquire info for nefarious purposes by
someone other that the "TRUE BOMBERS" association. While mimicking
a lot of the same logo's as this group it does not go far enough to
explain who, what, why, such info is needed. therefore I shall leave
it blank till I receive conformation to its legitimacy.
-Rex Hunt ('53WB)
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Richard Anderson ('60) responds to Rex:
Hello Rex,
This has come up before. As far as I can determine it is an
attempt by an internet entrepreneur in the Baltimore area to
replicate the model. And, his revenue model is the
same: he makes his money by selling access to the email addresses he
collects. As far as I can tell -- and I have neither seen nor heard
anything disparaging -- he has no nefarious purpose in mind. Of
course, there is no particularly good reason for any Bomber (or
Hanford Falcon for that matter) to subscribe to the service since
our own <richlandbombers.com> web presence provides the same stuff
for free. Anyway, sign up if you care to (and if you do we -- the
Alumni Sandstorm --would love to hear what you think of it). One
thing you might want to do is to establish a separate Yahoo (or
Hotmail) email account just for this service; if you decide it's OK
you can change your email address to your regular one, if not, you
can let the temp address die from non-use.
Regards and Bomber and Sandstorm cheers,
Yr Obt Srvt,
Richard, Deputy Editor
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: 50th Anniversary
Thank you Marilynn ('54) and Vernona ('64) for your notes. How
can you lose when you have so many wonderful friends.
Yes, our official date is 1/10/55, so we went to dinner and
shared it with our Bomber Buddies! Our 3 children are planning a
big celebration in July, and we do plan to renew our vows. We are
looking forward to that very much.
Once again to all of you that had dinner with us, it was a
wonderful time and yes, in spite of everyone and everything, it did
last 50 years. We eloped and now I look forward to "limping" down
the aisle in July!
Once again thanks for your friendship
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54) and husband Glynn (NAB)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Going back to school
It is great to see my fellow Bombers retiring and going back to
school. I don't think you can ever have to much education as long
as you use it well. I graduated from Linfield College (2004 NCAA
Division III National Football Champions) and went to the U of
Washington for my MBA for a year. I got tired of school (and being
broke) so I dropped out and went to Long shoring. In those days
office salaries were $400 to $500 a month and I could make $1200 or
more per month being a "Longie." I was smart enough to do the math
at that point and the guys in the union called me "The Professor"
since I was the only guy in the hall with a college degree, and
maybe a high school degree too.
I went on into a career in business, airline, marine, travel,
international, etc., but in the early 1980s I decided to return to
the UDub and get my MBA. It was a very good experience in that being
a Lifetime Alumni I got free parking and when it came to my MBA
thesis I drug out a study I did for the American Society of Travel
Agents on how the tourist dollar was better for a country than a
foreign aid dollar. Bam! I had it made. Finally got the MBA, almost
entirely at "flashlight" (night school), and can say that I have
never had the opportunity to use it. I still carry a Longshore Union
card but I hide the fact I have an MBA at union meetings. As "The
Professor" I handled a lot of financial problems with my fellow
members but as the "The MBA Professor" they will expect me to do
divorces.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA - where we had 4" of snow on our
yard and we could do a great downhill or slalom down our
driveway. A big Chinook came in the night before last and
"poof" it was all gone. Hot air is good.
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
Re: Now playing Larry Coryell ('61)
Noticed that Bomber (and I believe record holder in pole vault)
now "guitar legend" will be at Seattle Experience Music Project on
Friday the 14th. Details: 1-14 8 p.m. Sky Church Experience Music
Project, 325 Fifth Ave N. Seattle and a workshop on the 15th p.m.
call 877-454-7836 or http://www.emplive.com/
-Tom Verellen ('60)
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>>From: Janet Tyler ('61)
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Congratulations on your retirement. I'm also 61 years old but
looking at another number of years teaching at CBC before gong
overseas to teach. I entered a master's degree program in Aug. '04.
I'm enjoying the classes and the 'learning' part is exciting instead
of stressful. I especially enjoy the milieu of being in school
again. The atmosphere is electric with exchange of ideas. It hasn't
been all that long for me. I earned my BA and teaching degree
in 1990. I guess, I'm just a late bloomer after 20 years in the
business arena. In one of my classes a 30-something went and got a
chair for me while my small group was meeting in the hallway. Yikes,
that made me feel decrepit!
Best of luck in your new challenges,
-Janet Tyler ('61)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Well, I really feel like I am at home in Eugene. I made an
appointment this morning and the guy asked how familiar I was with
the town. When I commented not very, he give me directions to
his office. I had been by it numerous times and just didn't pay
attention to the buildings in the complex. It just happens to be
less than a mile from where I live, so I guess I am getting used to
the big city. The traffic patterns have been difficult to gauge,
however. Around the holidays when I left work it was horrible, but
since then has been less hectic. I also have had to get used to the
"bike routes" around town as cars and bicycles share parts of some
of the roads and being a college town there are plenty of bicyclists
out and about.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Eugene, OR - where we didn't get the snow last
weekend that was predicted
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Cindy Southard Ford ('84)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Lenora Hughes ('55), George Swan ('59)
Ruth Solomon ('59), Mike Brady ('61)
Bill Craddock ('61), Tim Avedovech ('61)
Bob Cross ('62), Anita Cleaver ('63)
Mary Jane Deranleau ('88WB)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Cross ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Freeman ('71)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
Re: Las Vegas Bomber Luncheon
Hello out there Bomber friends! Guess what? It is "that time"
again. We are coming upon another luncheon here before you know it.
I can't wait to see everyone again.
WHAT: Las Vegas, Nevada Bomber Luncheon
WHERE: Road Runner, located at 9820 W. Flamingo
TIME: Noon
DATE: February 5, 2005
If anyone needs any information or directions, please feel free
to email myself or Roberta Hill Karcher ('49).
Let's have a BIG turnout this time, friends. I know that we can
do it. Hope to see many of you there.
BOMBER HUGS!!!!!
-Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55) ~ Las Vegas where it isn't raining for
the time being, and thankfully we didn't get any of the
flooding right here so we didn't float away. Temps in the
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Marine Luncheon
On January 11, 2005, Marines and fellow veterans (most are
Bombers or Bomber dads) assembled at Tony Roma's Restaurant near
Columbia Center in the Tri-Cities. As Larry Jacobs (Bomber Dad and
WW II Marine Veteran of the Battle for Okinawa) put it; it was an
assembly of "New Marines, Middle of the Road Marines, Worn Out
Marines, and others." I can assure you that Larry (having just
celebrated his 80th birthday) is anything but a "worn out Marine"
as he is still a leader of men and was the driving force behind
bringing us together.
Attendees were Marines: Larry Jacobs, Our own (Number 32 on your
program) Jim House ('63) (Vietnam Veteran), Guy Lobdell ('66)
(Vietnam Veteran), Larry Warner (owner of Richland Skydivers and a
Walla Walla Blue Devil), Len Sevigny (Bomber Dad and Korean War
Veteran), Brad Wear ('71), George Swan ('59), Tom Mattis ('66)
(Vietnam Veteran), and active duty Marines (in uniform): Private
Mathew Vasquez (a Pasco Bulldog) and Marine Recruiter, Sergeant
Javier Valdez. Guests were: Ray French (Pre and WW II Army Air Corps
and a crewman on B-29s also he was an Instructor at Columbia Basin
College for several years), Robin French ('71) (U. S. Army). Photos
of our "Fall out" (an assembly into formation of Marines) are
included.
Good food and comradery were enjoyed along with some good
stories that we told on ourselves. One of the best that I heard was
from "Giant Jim," our own Marine Captain, Jim House (the towering
individual in the photo taken under a picture of the flag raising at
Iwo Jima). With Jim's indulgence, I must share this one. If I have
it right, Jim was an enlisted Marine prior to becoming an Officer.
In boot camp, recruits quickly learn that the less the Drill
Instructor (DI) focuses on them individually, the less harassment
they are likely to endure. However, without exception, all Marine
Recruits sooner or later receive the personal attention of the DI.
Of course, when a Marine recruit is built like Jim, remaining
inconspicuous is rather difficult. Jim obviously towered above
fellow recruits and even the DI. In those days, a DI carried a
"Swagger Stick," a short, thin baton-like symbol of authority for
DIs and officers. DIs also liked to whack recruits with their
swagger sticks for emphasis in training. Once, for no apparent
reason, the DI (much shorter than Jim -- much too short to reach the
top of Jim's head) suddenly and deliberately approached the Marine
recruit we all know and love as number 32. Apparently, the DI wished
to demonstrate to the rest of the Platoon that he could beat on the
biggest Private among them. Picture this -- Standing in front of Jim
who is rigidly at attention, the DI orders Jim to, grasp him under
the arms and then commands Jim to, "Lift me up!" Jim obeys. The DI,
dangling in front of him, face to face, then proceeds to repeatedly
whack "Giant Jim" on the head with his swagger stick. "Put me
down," the DI commands Jim to lower him back to the deck. Jim
complies. "Lift me up!" Jim obeys. More whacks. "Put me down!" "Lift
me up!" Whack, whack. "Put me down!" "Lift me up!" Whack, whack,
whack... "Put me down!"........(You get the picture) until the DI
was satisfied that he had demonstrated to the platoon just who was
in command and controlled even the biggest among them. Now, I ask
you, can anyone top that "Sea Story." Fairy tails always begin with,
"Once upon a time" however in the Marine Corps, "Sea stories" always
begin with, "Now, this is no s***!"
We are a small group with the close knit feelings that exist
among those who have served, especially Marines who have earned the
right to belong to the World's greatest fraternity. We are indeed,
"The Few and The Proud" and hope to rally again on future occasions.
On a side note, Brad Wear ('71) (a Marine Captain) came all the
way from Texas to visit family and attend the luncheon. I along with
my Yellow Lab, "Darby" was fortunate to enjoy Brad's company and get
in some bird hunting on the days before and after the luncheon. It
is amazing how much Bombers will find in common.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ I was tagged with the nickname "Pappy"
in the Marine Corps (obviously borrowed from the famous WW II
Marine Fighter Ace, "Pappy Boyington") by my buddies. Even at
age 18, they thought that I looked much older than the rest of
them. To this day, I wear that name with pride and carry on
that tradition. However, I am amazed that even now -- I still
look older that my friend Larry Jacobs who keeps telling me
that I'm just a kid.
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>>From: Ruth Solomon Ellsworth ('59)
To: Betti Avant ('69)
Welcome to Eugene! I think you will find it an interesting and
fun place to live (and, yes, the bikes can be a problem, especially
close to campus and on Pearl Street by the 5th Street Market). We
moved to Eugene 40 years ago this coming August from Provo, Utah
(talk about culture shock!). My husband was a charter faculty
member at LCC. This town really "grows" on you and I didn't realize
how much I would miss it until I made an extended visit to see
grandchildren in the Santa Barbara and San Francisco areas this
fall.
Nope, we didn't get the snow last week and it doesn't look like
we will get the snow predicted for this weekend. We almost never get
the snow predicted. We usually get a little snow either the last two
weeks of January or the first two weeks of February. Last year we
had our snow on New Year's Day and we did get a big snow (3 feet)
the end of January '69. People here are not used to driving in snow.
Soooo, if you have to get anywhere, it is a good thing when it does
not snow here.
If you need help getting around or would like to visit with
another Bomber, email me. I have been out of town a lot since my
husband passed away this spring, but am looking for a house to buy,
probably something in the Ferry Street Bridge area or College Hill,
so I may settle down some (sold the large home we built in the
country -- 5 acres off Dillard Road -- We had a fantastic view south
and east, but it was too much worry for my children for me to stay
there because there is no rural police protection in Lane County).
I love the Ferry Street Bridge area where I now live.
I am new to the list and don't know how many Bombers there are
here in Eugene. If there are several of us, it would be nice to get
together occasionally.
-Ruth Solomon Ellsworth ('59) ~ Smilin' in the rain
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Larry Coryell ('61) and pole vaulting
Larry pole vaulted 13'3" with a bamboo pole in his senior year.
How do I remember such trivia? I have no idea. Larry was a great
guy, excellent athlete and a brilliant student. We were co-sports
editors of the Chief Jo newspaper in the 9th grade. With school
photographer Dennis Lind ('61), we had a lot of fun. Larry also
played on the Chief Jo basketball team. Larry tried to teach me
to play the guitar, but told me my fingers were too large(??). The
picture of Larry [ http://www.emplive.com/] with the long, wavy gray
hair is a far cry from the skinny, short haired guy with black
rimmed glasses that I knew 40+ years ago.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Bill Craddock ('61)
Click here to view the ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook
-Bill Craddock ('61)
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>>From: Tim Avedovech ('61)
Re: Retirement
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Hi Mike, I see you have retired and that is fantastic. You are now
in a new "game of life". Congratulations! Let me tell you about my
new game of life. In 2003 at the ripe old age of 59, I decided
I had had it, and it was time to retire. I was in a full time
prosthodontic dental practice. June 30, 2003, I was done, out, and
no longer a full time working man. I was also exhausted, tired, and
even somewhat depressed. The first 8 months were great. I mostly
slept, had no set schedule, and I took full advantage of it. I would
take two hours to go to Starbucks, have my venti mocha, and drive
back home. I loved it. The next 5 months I noticed I had a lot more
energy, lot more drive, ambition and by the end of the 13th month, I
was fully charged up, re-energized, ready to go, and couldn't think
of continuing my "retirement" schedule. Not that it was wrong or
anything like that. In fact the first 13 months had been a "gift"
to me and I truly appreciated the opportunity to rest up, re-charge,
and to re-examine my whole life and what I was doing, and what
I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I made a decision. To
continue in my "resting" mode was to decay since I got all my energy
back. I chose to continue forward "growing". I took a personal
growth seminar, figured out what wasn't working for me before, and
what would work for me in the future. With that, here is how I'm
living now. I'm back into dentistry as an "employee" and not an
owner, for the next 2-4 years, and loving doing what I do best. I am
developing a notes business (secondary real estate market) as well
as getting into real estate investing. I am developing a Vemma
networking business that is backed by a very successful strong
company. And I'm doing a few other small things. The main point of
all this however is that I'm now full of energy all day long, not
tired, and having fun. I can't stop all the negatives that come out
of the sky each day and hit all of us, however how I handle them is
totally different, and leaves me in a positive strong mode allowing
me to enjoy doing what I'm truly interested in. In short I'm living
the way I want to live, and having fun. What I'm doing is "me", and
no right or wrong to it. It's simply how I choose to live and I'm
having a ball. In this personal growth seminar that I used to change
my thinking, many of us are leaving this next week to do a community
project in one of the third world countries. Part of this program is
giving back to help other people. Last year they went to Thailand
and rebuilt a school. This year we think we're heading to Africa as
they don't tell us where we're going until we're at the airport.
That's part of the surprise and reward for being in this particular
program. The reason I tell you this Mike, is that now you have the
opportunity to choose how you want to be, and how you want to live
in retirement. If you retired from a company who is now going to
pay you a pension, great. You may need a year to rest up as I did.
However somewhere along the line, you will have the opportunity to
look back and see where you have been, and think about how you want
to go forward. Whatever you choose will be right for you. If you
want to change that, you will have the opportunity, as I did. As I'm
having a "ball" with life right now, I'm wishing you the same as you
proceed forward.
Have fun,
-Tim Avedovech ('61)
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>>From: Bob Cross ('62)
I would like to wish my wonderful sister Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
a very very Happy Birthday! I hope the weather does not hamper your
great day and hopefully an evening out.
-Bob Cross ('62)
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>>From: Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
Re: Aging Parents
Well, we finally did it - we moved my parents from Richland to
Portland and it's been quite a learning experience i.e. power of
attorney, living trusts, Medicare, secondary insurance, doctor
appointments, in-home health care, wheelchairs.....................
If anyone else is in the process of taking charge (being the parents
to your own parents) and need any answers, perhaps I can help you.
Or perhaps you can also give me advice. Seems like I learn something
new every day. Having them in the same town sure is nice, though, so
that I can make sure they are being taken care of. They're both in
wonderful facilities and doing much better. Even though it's almost
like a full time job, it's worth it. Anyone else going through this
right now?
-Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
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>>From: Mary Jane Deranleau ('88WB)
Re: looking for an old friend
I didn't actually graduate from Richland High but I did go to
junior high in Richland and have lost contact with an old dear
friend, Laura Smith Hernandez ('88). I would really like to get
a hold of her again and last I heard she was in VA or West VA. Any
ideas? If so please let me know or let her know I am looking for
her...
I would appreciate any info you could offer on this. Thank you
so much.
-Mary Jane Deranleau ('88WB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/16/05
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
George "Pappy" Swan ('59), Mike Brady ('61)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Beth Young Gibson ('81), Darren McIntyre ('82)
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NOTICE -- Problems with AOLers (again). We're getting bounce
notices that look (in part) like the following on LOTS of AOL
email addresses:
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America Online (AOL) and its affiliated companies do not
authorize the use of its proprietary computers and computer
networks to accept, transmit, or distribute unsolicited bulk
e-mail sent from the internet. Effective immediately: AOL
may no longer accept connections from IP addresses which
have no reverse-DNS (PTR record) assigned.
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I don't know WHAT to do about them all. I know that at least some
of you are NOT getting your Sandstorm. I suggest you complain to AOL
and tell them you WANT your Alumni Sandstorm!! -Maren
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Stephanie Dawson ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barry Byron ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Telfer ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gene Gustafson ('68)
BOMBER LUNCH Today: Spokane
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Click here to view the ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Old Soldiers
The pictures in George "Pappy" Swan's ('59) Alumni Sandstorm
entry yesterday [1/15/05] reminds me of the saying, "Old soldiers
never die, they just fade away." I guess I had a different
experience. I spent 3 years 10 months, 13 days, 11 hours, 19 minutes
and 33 seconds on active duty as a Navy Corpsman with the USMC. The
day I was discharged ranks right up there as the happiest day of my
life. Although I missed some of my buddies, I had no interest in
looking back. The highlight of my military career was playing
basketball and football during our lunch break! Wouldn't it be great
to have a war and no one show up?
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Photo of some Hanford Employees...1947? Spot your Dad or
Grandfather?
Re: Dupus Boomer quote
"Here's to HEW...Hanford Engineer Works is the place where you
got out of bed in the middle of the night, drove to a place you knew
not where, built something you knew not what, made something you
couldn't identify, were even more confused when you learned what
you had made, worked and wondered for so long, saw the company you
worked for terminate while you remained on the job, got a new boss
with big plans that couldn't even be guessed at, and now have
settled down on a good, steady job with a future that can't be
looked into." Dick Donnell ""You Asked for It" Dupus Boomer
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
:( no Sandstorm in my e mail box this morning----had to go to
the site to read it----any ideas on what happened? or is just
AOL being its usual unco-operative self! ??? ;/
Bomber hugs,
-Linda Reining ('64)
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>>From: Beth Young Gibson ('81)
Re: New Book
For those of you who are familiar with my photo book on
Richland, I have just published another one in the same series on
Walla Walla. I will be having a book signing at the Kennewick Barnes
and Noble on Sunday January 23rd from 2-4, if anyone is interested.
If you are not local, e-mail me and I would be happy to make
arrangements to mail a copy to you. Thanks for all the past Bomber
support in helping this Bomber writer become a success!
-Beth Young Gibson ('81)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Darren McIntyre ('82)
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-Darren McIntyre ('82)
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11 Bombers and 1 Bomber Dad sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Ann Clancy ('50)
Dave Brusie ('51), Paul Ratsch ('58)
Thora Metcalf ('59), Jan Bollinger ('60)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Frank Whiteside ('63)
Gary Setbacken ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Joe Schmitt ('73), Larry Jacobs (Bomber Dad)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty Ely ('47)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Teresa Holmes ('93)
BOMBER LUNCH Today: 1940's Ladies & Spouses
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: New dawg
Today, 1/17, our new dog is one year old. Actually, "our" is
incorrect, as we really belong to her. We got her on St Pat's day,
hence her name, Nelly Kelly. She is an Aussie Shepard, and if she
were a horse, would be a blue roan with semi-long hair. You know
that old saw about the farmer who picked up a new born calf and
continued picking it up every day till he was lifting a 1000 pound
cow. That is sort of the way with Nelly. When we got her as a little
pup she was our lap dog. Today, at 50 pounds, she still is. Although
a bit heavy, it is like wearing a bear rug on these cold nights.
In doggie years, she is 7, right? Wrong. If we hadn't made that
providential trip to the vet a few months ago, she could have
puppies. Her actual doggie age is about 18. Which is right, for she
is as goofy as a teenage girl.
We do love her, and she is the friendliest dog we have ever had.
She kisses anything that moves, all the time waggin her stumpy tail
like to fall off.
-Dick McCoy From the tin can Class of 45
Go Bombers.
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>>From: Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)
Re: Missing elves
Pappy,
Did not know your elves were missing or I would have reported
this sighting right away.
Last week during a rain and wind driven storm I went out to
check the rising water level on my Sacramento Pristine Puddle.
As I approached The Puddle I noticed something unusual on the
white cresting waves~~~~~little triangles of bright colored
stripes darting back and forth and voices yelling, "Bring 'em on!"
This demanded closer inspection. Crouching behind my umbrella I
managed, without being observed, to get behind a tree near the bank
of my Puddle. I could not believe my eyes! There they were, two
little guys in green wet suits with pointy toes, wind surfing!
They were having so much fun, catching air and swooshing down
the face of the waves. I did not want to frighten them away and
decided to just quietly leave but thought I heard, "Sure wish Daddy
could see us now!" Could that have been "Pappy" instead?
I went out this morning to see if I could find any evidence of
their stay. No disposed cans, bags or wrappers. Very tidy elves.
Since I observed their gear and now pointy foot prints on the north
bank of the Puddle I consider this a major clue as to the direction
they came in from. Their tracks are now headed east.
My guess is they have gone to Lake Tahoe and are snow boarding.
-Ann Clancy Andrews ('50) ~ In Sunny Sacramento, at least today!
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>>From: Dave Brusie ('51)
Richland High School Bombers All.
We should all be able to live with the name change from
Columbia High to Richland High School. Since the '40s and in
my 50s the Athletic awards were always the "R". I have a few
in my filing cabinet. The first one came off a letter sweater
that Don Richey (47-RIP} gave to me when I earned my first letter.
One that will go to my grave with me. The kids from Burbank should
have their Columbia High and be proud of it.
Sincerely,
-Dave Brusie ('51)
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>>From: Paul Ratsch ('58)
Re: Dump AOL
Subscribe to MSN........end of problem!
-Paul Ratsch ('58)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Thora Metcalf Ziegler ('59)
Click here to view the ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook
-Thora Metcalf Ziegler ('59)
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: "Wouldn't it be great to have a war and no one show up?"
"Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the
price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almighty God. I know not
what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or
give me death." --Patrick Henry, 1775.
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Retirement
To: Tim Avedovech ('61)
I was glad to read that you have gone back to work, even without
the responsibilities as an owner. I don't have anything against
retirement. But it is my personal feeling that you have to stay
active after retirement. I have watched too many friends and a
couple of relatives retire and do nothing, and in a relatively short
time they are gone. My father lived to 80. I am convinced he did it
by staying active. He played golf nearly every day with one or more
of several cronies as long as the wind wasn't blowing too hard and
the temp was above like 25 or so. They even tried it with a half
inch of snow using red golf balls. He survived cancer and would have
been on the course daily for years if a freaky pneumonia hadn't
gotten him.
Seems like every few weeks I have someone ask when I am going to
retire. At this point I have no plans. I am having way too much fun
in life. I am good at what I do and am respected by my peers, and I
enjoy a great relationship with our customers. In 2008 I will have
spent 50 years of entertaining people with fire. While I would like
to have a little more time for fishing, hunting, gardening, and
grandchildren, I cannot imagine doing anything else. Fortunately
my travels take me close enough to see the kids a couple of times
a year.
Something over a year ago I mentioned working on a patent for a
new product. The FireLinx Corporation of which I am VP, is about to
go into production on a "way beyond the state of the art" wireless
computerized firing system for fireworks and special effects.
We will likely introduce it to the world pyro community at the
International Fireworks Symposium in Shiga Japan in April. There is
still some room for capitol investment...if anyone is interested,
please contact me off this net.
Recently, driving through the snow in the middle of the night,
on a very lonely highway, seeing another vehicle perhaps every 30
minutes or so, I was listening to the news on some distant radio
station. As news does these days, it went from bad to worse. I was
struck by the memory of a similar snowy night over 30 years ago.
That night I was driving a semi-trailer load of 18-20 tons of
dynamite to an explosives company in the mid-west. That night I
was listening to Garner Ted Armstrong and the "World Tomorrow". He
spoke of wars, and wars, and conflicts, and disasters, and man's
inhumanity to man. I find myself praying more in the last couple
of years then I have in my entire life. Many of our Bombers (and
others) are in various parts of the world doing their part in the
military, in government service, in relief operations, teaching
and other good works. We need to do our part to support them and
remember them in our prayers.
Several Bombers have expressed an interest in meeting me and
seeing the fireworks at the Lake Havasu City, AZ event in Feb. The
dates this year are the 17th through the 20th. Please contact me off
this net for details.
Entertainment Fireworks has two unrelated capital equipment
projects each requiring approx $25,000 in capitol. Anyone interested
in a 30 month secured investment at an attractive interest rate
please contact me off this net.
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
I am envious of you living so close to the great duck and bird
hunting at the McNary Game hunting areas. I spent many days in my
youth in duck blinds and tramping through those fields with my black
lab "Duke".
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: New Orleans Luncheon
Just a reminder about the New Orleans Bomber Luncheon:
WHEN: Tuesday, February 1, 2005
TIME: 1:30 pm
WHERE: Quarter View Restaurant, 613 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, LA
So far, we have about 8-9 people scheduled to attend. If anyone
else that may be in town for Mardi Gras wants to attend, please
contact me by e-mail.
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: Gary Setbacken ('64)
Pappy, I wish I could have made it. To all that don't understand
why it is so important for us Marines to stay close, no problem
they never were a MARINE.
Gary Setbacken USMC
PS E-mail me a month before the next meeting and I will fly up from
Phoenix.
-Gary Setbacken ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
I sent a "nasty" little message to AOL about them bouncing
emails from the Sandstorm! not sure if it will do any good, but I
let them know I am NOT happy with their newest policy and also told
them IF they continue to refuse to allow the publication into MY
email, then I will be leaving and going elsewhere for my Internet
connection! yeah, I know "big deal"---they could probably care less
about losing ONE customer, but at least I got my point across and I
feel better!!!!!!! ;) just hate the thought of having to learn a NEW
ISP way of doing things---have been with AOL for sooooo long and it
took me for what seemed like FOREVER to learn how to work everything
---HATE change---must have something to do with that Norwegian
blood! Any ideas on an EASY ISP???????? Not going to ask my brother,
Tim ('71WB) as he HATES AOL----can't print in a family publication
what he thinks about them!!!!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - sunny skies for the next
few days, then another storm predicted from the Northwest
---bringing colder temperatures, more rain and snow predicted!
they have closed the "grapevine" for the next 4-5 days----
taking 6 hours to get from here to Southern CA (rerouting
through Tehachapi and Mojave and onto I-14 through Barstow)...
did open two lanes of the Northbound I-5 to Southbound traffic,
but taking 6 hours to go that way, too! thank goodness we don't
have to get down there anytime, soon!!!!!!! although, it is
making it impossible for Bombers from Southern CA to make it to
our next luncheon on the 30th of this month!!!!!!! ;( hope to
see them in the Spring---course by then, spose it will be
flooding that will keep them from getting here! "can't win for
losing"!
-Linda Reining ('64)
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>>From: Joe Schmitt ('73)
I am on AOL and have not had any problem getting the Alumni
Sandstorm. sounds like a problem on your end.
-Joe Schmitt ('73)
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>>From: Larry Jacobs (Bomber Dad)
Re: Mike Brady (61) article 1/16/05
First a correction: "Re: Old Soldiers" Mike, it is: "Old Marines"
And you better believe this old Marine is not going to "Just fade
away."
As an old First Marine Division Marine; with Island time, China
time and Korea time, it surprises and saddens me, that you served 3
years, 10 months, 13 days, 11 hours, 19 minutes, 33 seconds and your
fondest memories are playing basketball and football. I've served
with many wonderful Navy Corpsman, am sure they would be surprised
too.
Whatever... thanks for your service... and as we young and old
Marines say:
Semper fi
-Larry Jacobs (Bomber Dad & Tillamook Catholic ('43)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill Berlin ('56), Mary Jones ('56)
Mike Brady ('61), Carol Converse ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Mike Franco ('70), Barbara Maffei ('71)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Missy Keeney ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeannie Shanks ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy O'Neil ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sheila Davis ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eric Holmes ('90)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: AOL not delivering
My cuz Bev Smith Jochen ('52) put me on the fact that some AOL
folks are not getting their daily dose of the Alumni Sandstorm
because of a new AOL policy. I have been getting mine daily on AOL
but sent in a message warning them that if AOL was going to censor
my incoming messages, I was going AWOL. No reply but if enough
people do it, then maybe they will listen.
Re: A year ago today.
A year ago today we moved into our new house in Anacortes and
we are officially no longer "Anacortes rookies." Great move out
of Seattle and up here we are back to supporting the activities,
especially sports, of Anacortes High. I love it and reminds me a
lot of my long past Bomber days.
Re: Getting out of the military
I know that a lot of guys are really happy the day they are
"severed" from the service but for me it was with mixed emotions as
to where I had been, who I had met and what I was going to do. I
was so fortunate to have for two years a Chief Bosun Mate who had
forgotten more about the US Coast Guard than I would ever know. I
would counsel with him on some problem or decision and say, "Chief,
here is our problem and how should we solve this problem." And
he would reply, "If I were this man's Lieutenant and I had this
problem, this is how I would solve it." The answer was always right
and I lasted my stint and he, I understand, lasted 30 years. I still
stay in touch with a couple of guys I knew in the USCG and paid a
visit to my old CO a couple of years ago. A "Boat" in the USCG is
the same as a "Gunny" in the Marines. When in doubt, go to them
first.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ One year in Anacortes and loving it, even in
the heavy rain and wind just in on the Pineapple
Express. It is also 53°.
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>>From: Mary Jones Metcalf ('56)
Re: Remembering Our Troops
Don't know if this is a link that has been around a million times
but I find it a wonderful way to spend a few minutes honoring our
troops and their families.
http://www.clermontyellow.accountsupport.com/flash/UntilThen.swf
[that site took "forever" to load up! -Maren]
To: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
And, thanks Jan, for the Patrick Henry quote. With all that is
going on in the world today, we must remember that our sweet peace
has long been protected by the likes of these.
-Mary Jones Metcalf (The unsurpassable class of '56)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Ouch!
I obviously touched a sore spot in my 1/15/05 entry in the Sandstorm
judging by all the e-mails I received from ex-Marines. We all have
different ways of serving our country. I spent the past 35 years
working with children in hopes of making this a better world.
Anchors aweigh,
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: AOL
I've had no problem with getting my "fix" (Alumni Sandstorm)
each day, but I have the address in my address book. Otherwise, I
would have to retrieve it from my spam folder. I certainly HOPE that
I'm not going to start having problems. Like, Linda Reining, I've
always been with AOL and even though I get fed up with them once in
a while, I'm too scared with starting all over with another ISP.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA where the sun is trying to
come out of the fog.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: "Wouldn't it be great to have a war and no one show up."
A sudden flashback here on the corner of 'Main & Canyon' in
downtown Colfax, WA.
The year is 1967..and the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band
writes and sings, "Suppose They Give A War And No One Comes.
(Markley-Bryant).
http://members.rott.chello.nl/cvanderlely/wcpaeb/disco/disco3.html
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Time, once again, for the Bakersfield Bomber Luncheon
DATE: Sunday, January 30th, 2005
TIME: 2:00pm
WHERE: Coco's Restaurant on Rosedale Highway/Jet Way
DIRECTIONS:
Highway 99 to Rosedale exit; West on Rosedale;
left on Jet Way and follow the road into Coco's
parking lot
All Bomber Spouses and Friends are welcome!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
To: Larry Jacobs (Bomber dad)
As classmate of two of your "offsprings" (we have other names
for them!!!) and great admirer of their mother and your partner, I
just want to send my best regards to you! It is great to hear from
you, even in a brief note. I hope all is well with you and your
entire clan. It is good to see you still wear your Tilamook and
Catholic roots with great pride!
My very best wishes,
-Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Barbara Maffei Walker ('71)
Re: Tucson luncheon
I wanted to know when the next Tucson luncheon was going to
be held. Moved here last August. I looked at the calendar of events
and there was nothing listed. Would like to meet all Bombers that
have moved to this area.
-Barbara Maffei Walker ('71)
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Dorothy Stamper ('54)
Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger ('60)
Connie Madron ('60), Mike Brady ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Peg Sheeran ('63)
Gary Setbacken ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Nancy Nelson ('69), Lori Simpson ('70)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon Brooks ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Donna Bowers ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jean Armstrong ('64)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
I'M BACK. Have been reading my month's worth of Alumni Sandstorm.
Hope everyone had a marvelous holiday season. Went to Denver to
visit my youngest daughter, her husband, my sister, two nephews and
grand nephew. My son-in-law and one of my nephews lost their jobs
just before Christmas so it was kinda bleak but we had a good
time. Just being together is nice enough. My oldest daughter and
granddaughter had visited me in Richland over the Thanksgiving
holiday so she wasn't able to come to Denver.
The weather was up and down (got -11 one night) and up to the
50's -had four snows while I was there - but Denver is going through
a 5-year drought and needs the moisture desperately.
My flight down was l/2 hour early but my flight home was LATE.
We left Denver when I should have been landing at Pasco.
Like the ELVES stories, etc. I will take fluff any day to some
of the garbage that is on TV. If you don't like fluff - turn off
your computer. Just like not watching something on TV - turn it
off!!
I missed reading the Alumni Sandstorm every day. Just like
cigarettes and coffee - it is additive. Everyone connected with the
Sandstorm does such a marvelous job. I thank you every day while I
sit and read my Sandstorm. Thanks again!!!
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - no school
today because of the slick roads, sidewalks, etc. It is
supposed to get warm enough today or tomorrow that this mess
will start to melt. HOORAY!
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>>From: Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
We, too, have experienced problems, recently, on receiving our
Alumni Sandstorm on AOL. Hope that doesn't keep up.
-Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
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>>From: Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Re: Spokane Bomber Alumni Lunch, 1/16/05
Bombers in Spokane woke to 3+ inches of new snow on Sunday,
which kept some at home, but 15 made their way to the Cathay Inn
for lunch: Denny McDaniel ('60) and spouse Kathy, Karen Cole Correll
('55) and spouse Gary, John Bruntlett ('54) and sister Jean
Bruntlett ('62), Ralph Bean ('58) and spouse Barbara, Linda Davis
Brede ('63) and spouse Doug, Gloria Falls Evans ('58) and spouse
Jim, Rick Valentine ('68), Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger
Persons ('60).
As usual, conversation topics ranged far and wide, and from long
ago to just last week. There was an entertaining discussion about
undersized basketball courts at smaller schools like Ephrata (Gary
Correll's alma mater), where the front row of spectators had to
lift their feet out of the playing court when action came in their
direction, and the end wall essentially designated the boundary
line. No doubt if Ray Stein ('64) and Jim House ('63) had been able
to attend, that discussion would have gone on far longer!
The McDaniels were happy to report that construction on their
new grocery store in Medical Lake was complete and opened for
business last month. We chuckled about the Chinese restaurant that
never provides knives and seems to have only tea pots, no coffee
servers. A clean cup and saucer came out of the kitchen with every
"refill" and by the time we cut the cake, Rick Valentine's cups
probably filled a whole rack of the dishwasher!
Our next lunch will be on March 20th--the first day of spring!
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) and Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Connie Madron Hall ('60)
Re: Tucson, AZ Luncheon
To: Barbara Maffei Walker ('71)
The last luncheon we had was in Tempe for all Arizona Bombers.
We had a good turn out, a great time, and Bombers came from all over
the state. One even came from California. I am unable to organize
one right now. Is there anyone out there who would step up?
-Connie Madron Hall ('60)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: "A cook's tour of Richland"
While the Episcopal Church on Kimball Street was being built, a
friend and fellow Bomber who was about 9 years old at the time (and
shall go unnamed) broke into the church and "popped" out the round
metal indentations in all of the electrical outlets in the building.
He thought he could use them as coins. Well, he got caught!
Fortunately for me, I was camping with my parents that weekend
or I would have been right there with him.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from sunny Italy today, where it has been cold (just
above 35 and raining all day in Florence, but we were in the Uffizi
and Pitti Palace admiring all the lovely art work so it didn't
matter.
We've had a memorable trip in Italy so far, we drove off from
Rome along the coast. Had a wonderful place to stay over looking
the Amulfi coast one night, but we also had a traffic accident in
Napoli, that we will never forget. Fortunately it wasn't our fault
and no one was hurt....
And we've had some neat rides around Tuscany, and in Gubbio
where we visited with Italian friends who showed us wonderful
restaurants, and the medieval city of Gubbio. A great trip, lots
of wonderful pasta, and vino!!
Caio (which I found out isn't spelled "chow")
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
Re: Richland Meistersingers
Attached is a picture, Circa 1950 (I'm guessing), of the
Richland Meistersingers... My dad, Clem Sheeran is 8th from the left
- top row. Perhaps others will recognize people. The conductor in
center front, is Sidney Irving, from England. And I've an old record
or two made by them, but have no clue how to transfer it to a CD to
hear it. Don't have a record player any more. Any suggestions,
anyone?
Never sent a picture to you before, so hope this worked.
[later that day... -Maren]
Here's a repeat of the picture I just sent to the wrong
Sandstorm address, so sorry if you get two. Also wanted to say,
that they were singing on the Col-Hi stage - across the street
from our house on Long Ave., so even as little kids, we got to go
hear them sing.
-Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
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>>From: Gary Setbacken ('64)
Mike,
Try "FORMER" Marines.
-Gary Setbacken ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
I have been getting my Sandstorm since I sent AOL an email
threatening to change ISPs IF they kept bouncing the Sandstorm!
Maybe they really do care about the "little people". I have had
the Alumni Sandstorm in my address book from the beginning, so
not sure why they started bouncing it, but I did let them know I
didn't like their new policy and I would change ISPs without
blinking an eye IF they kept sending it to "cyber-space"!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - supposed to be getting
another storm from the Pacific Northwest next week, and they
are talking about patchy fog for the next few mornings--as long
as the tule fog stays away, I won't mind the patchy fog
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>>From: Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
Well I am in about 16 inches of snow with more to come and
freezing rain too. That is what I get for living 40 miles south
of Canada, 40 miles west of Idaho and 69 miles north of Spokane.
I just wanted to say it is good to read the Sandstorm every morning
and you are doing a good job. Need to get more of the classes of
'68 and '69 writing. Keep up the good work.
-Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
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>>From: Lori Simpson Hogan ('70)
Hello,
I have not missed any Sandstorm entries and I also have AOL?!?
-Lori Simpson Hogan ('70)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Wishing my much older sister, Sheila Davis Galloway ('71), a happy
birthday - a day late. We all love you and appreciate all you do
for the family. Just try to keep your walker outta the way!!!!
Love ya,
-Mike Davis ('74)
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Gus Keeney ('57)
George Swan ('59), Derrith Persons ('60WB)
Billye Conley ('61), Mike Brady ('61)
Jeanie Walsh ('63), Bill Scott ('64)
Judi Lahrman ('68), Lynda Brandon ('70WB)
Brad Upton ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack Evans ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Audrey Chambers ('74)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Cleaned out my prefab to sell to the City. Found a box of 78
records. My 78 record player fell apart when I picked it up to put
it in a box. Does anyone know where (in the Tri-City area) I could
buy a small 78 record player to play my OLD 78s?
Found out how lucky we are when it comes to recycling. My sister
and youngest daughter in the Denver area have to buy the boxes
(containers) to put recycle material and place in their front yard
and are paid nothing for the recycle material. I recycle as much as
possible - so that our landfill doesn't fill up so fast. The things
that the recycle company doesn't pay for goes into the City bins for
them to dispose of.
I feel normal again as I sit and read my Alumni Sandstorm.
Hope the year 2005 is a good year for all Bombers and their families
and friends. To those who are serving our country, to those who are
far away, those who are scattered across the old US of A, and to
those who live close (but we rarely see). Reading the Alumni
Sandstorm right in my computer room is like a warm fuzzy.
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er) ~ south/government Richland - the snow
is finally melting and the weather is warming up.
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Hi All,
Thank all of you for the Positive Bomber notes following my
emergency gall bladder surgery.
I'm healing up just fine and the doctor says that my body will
tell me if I'm not eating correctly now!! So far so good. My friend
Jay Woods thought I was having symptoms of a heart attack similar to
his so he took me to the ER. After the heart tests the ER Doc sent
me to have an ultrasound. As the ultrasound tech was doing the test,
he said "Looks Like your gall bladder doesn't like you any more!!!"
Thank Heavens that's all it was instead of the Heart!!!
I'm doing fine now and planning on going to the Las Vegas Bomber
Luncheon on Feb 5th.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Marines
First, let me say openly to you that I appreciate the personal
discussions we had via email and the mutually agreeable conclusions
that we arrived at. I am sure that Maren appreciates the fact
that we kept it out of Sandstorm. I mean no disrespect but as you
probably remember, we Marines prefer to say, "Once a Marine --
Always a Marine." I never say "ex-" and even try to avoid the use of
"former." Anymore, I just try to say, "Marine." I have always had
and always will have the utmost respect for the Navy Corpsmen,
Doctors, and Nurses who provide the medical service for the
Marine Corps. A great many Marines owe their lives to them. But, I
especially admire the Corpsmen who go "shoulder to shoulder" with
the Marines, and administer aid in the middle of the fight. Be well
my comrade and fellow Bomber.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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[Hey! Same thing for BOMBERS! No such thing as an ex Bomber or
a former Bomber... there are only BOMBERS. -Maren]
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
Re: 45th Class Reunion
To: Class of '60
It's time for plans to be made for our 45th Class Reunion!
PLACE: Town Crier
TIME: 6:30 pm
DATE: Wednesday, January 26th, 2005
A table in the back has been reserved!
Happiness is Sharing Life!
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
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>>From: Billye Conley Drew ('61)
Maren: I hope that this is your website.
I wanted to let Bombers know that there is a book entitled "ONE
OF A KIND" recently published of The Gene Conley ('48) Story and
written by his wife, Kathryn R. Conley. It can be ordered by calling
ADVANTAGE BOOKS toll free: 1-888-383-3110 or visit the online
bookstore at: http://www.advantagebookstore.com/ It began as a
journal for his children and grandchildren and ended up being a
chronicle of my brother's career where he was able to win world
championships in Major League Baseball and the National Basketball
Association. Gene is being inducted into the Pac-10 Basketball Hall
of Honor on March 9, 2005 in Los Angeles.
Thank you for letting the Bombers know about this.
-Billye Conley Drew ('61)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Sacajawea
Speaking of high crimes and misdemeanors (see 1/19/05 edition of
Sandstorm), last week a fellow Bombers (nameless, again) confessed
to me he was the one who broke Sacajawea's arm in 1954. As you
Sacajaweans remember, there was a statue of her in the hall in front
of the administration office. The culprit said he was playing
basketball in the hall (figures) and the ball just "happened" to
hit her arm. "It wasn't my fault!" He said he the "powers" treated
him as if he had defaced the Mona Lisa.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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[Where is the statue now??? Looks like her arm was fixed:
RichlandBombers.com/allbombers/IMAGES/SacyStatue/00index.html]
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>>From: Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63)
Maren,
what is the link for looking at pictures other Bombers have
sent?
-Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63)
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[Jeanie -- There isn't any one place. Keep up with the Sandstorm and
follow the links that appear with each entry. -Maren]
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>>From: Bill Scott ('64)
To: Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
Thanks for the picture of the Meistersingers [1/19 Sandstorm}.
It brought back memories, as my father, Harold Scott, was in the
group too. Unfortunately, he is not in the picture you provided.
But anyway, thanks for sending it along.
-Bill Scott ('64)
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>>From: Judi Lahrman Wallace ('68)
This is to Jeannie Armstrong ('64), Happy Birthday!!! How are
you??? How has life been to you?
My brother Mike Lahrman ('63) lives in California and now has 4
grandchildren. As for me we have 3 young adults 2 girls about to get
married for the first time and one son about to ask his girlfriend
to marry him first marriage and NO grandchildren... but that will be
nice some day... please write when you get a chance and catch up,
you can reach me at the above email address... hope all is well...
and thank you Maren for all of the hard work you do keeping us all
in touch... my husband is out in the Tri-Cities now, evaluating the
Woops plant. He is the Director of Training and Development for
Nuclear Management Corp. and was asked to give them some help. And
part of an evaluation team sent to evaluate the plant... wish I was
with him. Am working on it though I hope to be able to join him next
week. Anyway thanks for keeping everyone in touch... we love you for
it!!!!
-Judi Lahrman Wallace ('68)
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>>From: Lynda Brandon ('70WB)
Re: AOL
Just wondering if any Bomber computer whiz-kids might have
some suggestions for REMOVING all the AOL "junk" out of a computer.
Surely AOL has "infected" others, too. I can't seem to get rid of
their logo icon and recently it's added a "weather bug" icon that
automatically loads when I start up. I can't find it to uninstall
it. Calling aol was no help, either. Thanks for any suggestions.
-Lynda Brandon ('70WB)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Are there any Detroit, MI Bombers? I will be at a comedy club
called Joey's in Livonia, MI February 2-5, and a club called The
Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, MI on March 24-26. Let me know if you
can make it.
Also, here's a head's up... I'll be at the Clover Island Inn in
Kennewick on Friday, March 11th. Tickets will be available at the
Clover Island Inn. Mike Davis ('74) will probably stop by on his way
home from Finley Elementary that evening.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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15 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Bell ('51), Burt Pierard ('59)
George Swan ('59), Mike Brady ('61)
Roger Gress ('61), Earl Bennett ('63)
Donna Nelson ('63), Mary Collins ('63)
Don Andrews ('67), Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Nancy Nelson ('69), Chitty Kids ('71), ('72), ('77), and ('80)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leona Mari Eckert ('65)
BOMBER LUNCH Today: Girls of '54
ALL AGES DANCE Today: Richland Community Center
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
The Easy Swing Band will again be playing great swing and big
band sound music for all ages on Friday, Jan 21st from 1:00 - 4:00
at the Richland Community Center. They also play any music that is
requested.
The Richland Seniors Association sponsors this on the third
Friday of the month, and again on the 5th Sunday of the month, if
there is one.
The cost is only $4 at the door and refreshments are always
served.
Don't dance? Come and enjoy the music and visit!
Hope to see you there!
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Maren
Re: Sacy Statue (lost?)
Rest easy - the Sacy Statue was not lost when the school was
torn down. A couple of years ago, I was contacted by Juanita Free
(Bomber Mom of Ken Free ('59)) who was looking into the whereabouts
in conjunction with research she was doing on Sacajawea for the
Lewis & Clark Bicentennial. Poking around, I found that the statue
had not been installed in the new Sacajawea School, for some unknown
reason. Acting on a tip from Keith Maupin ('47), I found the statue
at the Sacajawea State Park (SE of Pasco) Visitor's Center (now
apparently called an "Interpretive Center") and took the color pics
you have on the Sacy Statue site which you referenced yesterday. You
can now remove the question about the statue's location from that
site. Interestingly, the statue was much smaller than I remembered
from my Sacy attendance (might have something to do with a 5'10"
viewpoint as opposed to the 3'-5' bratty little kid).
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Elf Chronicles: Latest installment -- Missing Elves
To: Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)
Ann, my fellow friend of puddles, I think you may be correct about
my Elves showing up in California and riding tiny wind surfers. Not
long ago, I was experiencing little thumping noises on the back of
Ranger Ricky, my little old '90 Ford Ranger, whenever I drove out
of or back into my U-shaped driveway. That was during the days of
this year's earlier snow fall. Those noises were accompanied by
occasional faint, high-pitched squeals and laughter. Upon close
examination of the fallen snow in the driveway, Darby and I
discovered tiny little intermittent streaks even tiny pointy
footprints between the tire tracks, especially near my frozen
puddle. It looked like some tiny individual was attempting the sport
we all knew and loved in our younger days that we called "hooky
bobbing." However, it appeared that the individual was too short
for his feet to stay firmly on the snow except when Ricky hit a
low spot. I say "his" because I strongly suspect Lowiq of these
shenanigans as Darby sniffed out a tiny little glove resembling one
of his. It was frozen to the rear bumper right next to a squashed
snowy imprint of his little face "splatted" near the license plate.
After the last "heavier" snow (relatively speaking of course), all
became quiet on the western front of the driveway. We noticed that
the previous little poster tacked to the little Puddle Placid Chalet
door, that once said, "Think Snow!" had been replaced. The new one
read, "Think Sun and Warm Thoughts! -- California or Bust!"
Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67) emailed me with a message similar to yours:
"Pappy, in answer to your question...I know where your elves are,
they are with my elves. "Where?", you ask. They're on a beautiful
tropical island, sitting under a palm tree, with tiny little drinks
(with tiny little umbrellas in them) laughing at us in this frigid
weather. AND WE WEREN'T INVITED!!!!!!!!!!! I dunno what to say, if
they're smart they're on that island, however you did imply a couple
of yours are not mental giants...Deb."
Could the island be Catalina? Obviously, Deb refers to Lowiq, with
the Low IQ (about two or three points above a Walnut) and Lokey,
the quiet one (a couple of notches higher on the scale). Ann, I do
believe they did head your way. When things got so quiet out front
around Puddle Placid, my curiosity got the best of me. Lying in the
melting slush -- Well, I never claimed to be a mental giant meself
now did I? Reminiscent of "Gullible's Travels," I peered through the
tiny window of the little chalet. There was no fire in the fireplace
only a miniscule pile of cold ashes. The thimbles were all pushed up
to the spool (Right...table and stools). The little matchbox beds
were made and several pair of itty bitty red, one piece, long johns
(complete with little trapdoor posteriors) hung on a clothesline
stretched across the room. Well, they wouldn't need those for
drinking Pina Coladas on the beach now, would they? On the floor lay
a tiny travel brochure. Backing off several yards and straining to
read the tiny print with my spotting scope, I determined that it
indeed said, "For a Good time call ..." Oh, no, wait, that was
Lowiq's other hand written note -- Sorry. The travel brochure said,
"For fun in the warm California Sun -- Come on down!" Later, a tiny
postcard (about the size of a big postage stamp) showed up in the
mail. On it was a picture of Lowiq and Lokey, arm in arm with two
Elfin Movie Stars, "Gina Lolapaloopa and May East" with tiny little
wet umbrellas over their shoulders. I guess I haven't seen their
movies. It said, "Wish you were here -- catch us if you can! And,
the others are with us. Guess where? Neener Neener! L&L Hee Hee Hee!"
Now, I have learned that Elves seem to have numerous, amazing and
stupefying abilities such as transporting themselves (like Captain
Kirk and the really tall Elf with the pointy ears, Mr. Spock) from
here to there and there to here or anywhere and everywhere in an
instant. They also are able to "shape-shift" and "size-swap." One
minute, they can be big (like I always wanted to be) and the next
ya gotta be careful to not step on 'em. And, they can do it just
by thinking of it. Absolutely astounding and mind bungling! I am
considering co-authoring a scientific paper with them addressing and
titled, "Elfin Illusions and Elusions" if I can ever get them to
stabilize long enough. It's a real challenge.
So, fellow Bombers, here, there, everywhere, and anywhere about this
fair nation of ours and throughout the far reaches of the world,
please be on the lookout for my Elves and any others. Ann reports
the last sighting as indicating that they may be heading toward Reno
or Las Vegas. Lowiq once expressed thoughts of a latent desire to be
a stand-up comedian. Hmmmm. Perhaps you have just discovered that
you, in fact, have your own little guys and ol' Pappy is not (well
not totally) crazy after all. Please report any Elf sightings in
Sandstorm. I miss my Elves.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Where the snow is all
gone and I am wondering ... Where oh where are you
tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? We'll search
the world over but you Elves may have found true love.
You met some others and Pfffffft, you were gone.
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Gene Conley ('48)
I hate to be taking up so much space in the Sandstorm lately,
but topics keep popping up that especially interest me.
Gene Conley was my hero when I was a kid. It didn't hurt that I
went to school with his sister, Billye (Lynn) Conley ('61).
During baseball season I would check for the probable pitchers
in the Columbia Basin News. If Gene was pitching, I was nervous all
day until I found out if he was the winning pitcher. At 6'8" tall,
Gene was the tallest player in the major leagues along with Frank
Sullivan of the Boston Red Sox. When Gene played for the Milwaukee
Braves he was in a fantastic pitching rotation with Warren Spahn,
Lew Burdette, and Bob Buhel. He was surrounded by Del Crandall
behind the plate, Joe Adcock at first, Johnny Logan at second or
short, Eddie Mathews at third and the fantastic Hank Aaron in the
outfield. Gene lost the 1954 All-Star game but won the 1955 All-Star
game by striking out Mickey Mantle, Al Kaline and (I believe)
Ted Williams in order. After spending several successful years in
Milwaukee, i.e 14-9 and 11-7 won-loss seasons, he was traded to the
Boston Red Sox. He had a couple of good years with Boston before
being traded to the lowly Washington Senators. I was told he was so
disappointed about being traded to the Senators, he jumped the bus
in route to a game and went to Ethiopia (probably a myth... right
Billye?).
As many of you know, Gene was one of the first, if not the
first, (and there have not been many since) two sport professional
athletes. He played basketball for Red Aurobach (sp?) along side the
great Bill Russell, KC Jones and Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics.
Thanks for the wonderful memories.
-Mike Brady ('61)
P. S. Hi, Billye...please excuse the "Lynn."
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>>From: Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Marines
I agree with you about once a Marine always Marine or in my case
once a Sailor always a Sailor and proud of it. I keep in touch with
some of my shipmates. I served on two ships and belong to both of
their associations. I have a jacket and two hats with the patches of
the ships and wear them proudly. You will have to forgive Mike Brady
(Classic Class of '61) he is just a troubled Pharmacist Mate and if
you read this Mike it's only a joke, so don't take it seriously I
don't need Richard Anderson ('60) mad at me again.
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Earl Bennett ('63)
Re: last week's topic on "back to school" as a senior citizen
I really enjoyed the weekend Post-Graduate Intelligence Program
at the Joint Military Intelligence College from '94 to '96, but I
made a major mistake -I forgot my age. I took up the old habits from
much earlier college experiences (WSU, UW, U of Md world-wide during
USAF service) - not getting enough sleep and not maintaining a
proper fitness regimen because of a full-time-plus job, Navy Reserve
duty more than monthly, and remodeling a house PLUS the all-day
Saturday classes and extensive reading requirements/papers, etc.,
and not willing to give up other activities and commitments. In that
2 year period I had 3 bouts of bronchitis and 1 of pneumonia. I
also made the mistake of not completing my thesis during the summer
immediately following the last quarter of classes - in September
my wife said "my turn," so the thesis wound up taking me another 3
years to complete - but I do have the MS in Strategic Intelligence
diploma on my wall at work. As far as I can tell it hasn't done a
thing for my career, since I voluntarily took a downgrade 5 years
ago to return to the work I love, translating Arabic for Army
Intelligence, in a nice place to live, Central Virginia. I'm
healthier now, but that period of neglect probably has taken a
permanent toll, as I don't feel that I have ever gotten back to
the same level of health and energy I had before that. Always
have enjoyed learning, though, and now I've taken up teaching
"Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet and Numbers" to the analysts
where I work (and any other coworkers who are interested). I just
finished the 11th class, with a cumulative total of 67 students
having completed the course so far - feels good - and I'm scheduled
to teach another class after-hours at the end of the month to seven
more, who can't get away from their desks during the workday.
It was good to see Rosalie, Kathy and a bunch of other Bombers
at the Christmas week Spudnut Shop luncheon Kathy called to talk
about getting more Bombers involved in a more organized way with the
work of supporting our troops. I haven't had time to look through
the Sandstorms immediately following that luncheon, but I suspect
the topic may have been brought up. At least, those in attendance
seemed enthusiastic enough to have written about it - I'll go back
and check those installments during the snowstorm forecast for this
weekend.
God bless you all, and keep taking care of each other. Anyone
who knows/knew my Mom, Beecie Bennett, she loves visitors. She's at
the Alterra-Wynwood assisted-living apartments on GWWay. Ray Stein
('64), who lived just down the street from us growing up, stopped
by to visit my Mom (his mom, Dorothy Stein, lives there, too) one
afternoon while my wife and I were there for the week after
Christmas.
Regards, ecb3
-Earl Bennett, Gold Medal Class of '63
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>>From: Donna Nelson ('63)
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Sacy Statue
RichlandBombers.com/allbombers/IMAGES/SacyStatue/SacyStatue02.html
While I was at Sacajawea, her left wrist was where it seemed to
break. Seems like about 3 or 4 times in the late '40s and '50s. She
had her hand clinched like she was going to raise it to show power.
Actually the statue was in a walking pose with a brown glaze on
about a 3 foot tall wood base with a red, blue and yellow Indian
design painted on it........ as I remember it. Maybe she wanted to
play ball!!!!
-Donna Nelson ('63)
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>>From: Mary Collins Burbage ('63)
mailto: [The email address on Mary's incoming email does not work.
Mary, call comcast.net and they will help you get your new
email address set right. -Maren]
To: Peggy Sheeran Finch ('63)
Thanks for the picture of the Meistersingers. The gentleman in
the front row on the very right is my father, Gordon Collins. I can
remember summer nights when we would have the front door open and he
would be playing the piano and singing. My sisters and I were just
sure the someone we knew was going to drive or walk by and hear it
and we would be humiliated for life.
Funny how times change. I would give anything now to listen to
my dad playing the piano and singing.
Thanks for bringing back some old memories!
-Mary Collins Burbage ('63)
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>>From: Don Andrews ('67)
To: Brad Upton (74)
Brad,
Just wanted to know when you are scheduled for another Portland,
Oregon stop. I'm sure there are several Portland area Bombers who
would like an opportunity to come to your show. Great time, lots of
laughs.
Thanks and Bomber Cheers
-Don Andrews ('67) ~ Vancouver, USA
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Re: Removing AOL 'junk' - and a thank-you
Lynda Brandon ('70WB) asked yesterday about getting rid of AOL
"junk" after you have uninstalled their program. This IS a problem,
as their residuals can and do interfere with other programs. I
finally discovered the best way to handle the problem was to call
Dell (in my case -- in yours, whoever manufactured your computer)
and ask them to walk you through where to find all the hidden stuff
and how to dump it.
If you have had your computer for a while, and no longer have
free telephone tech support available, then my suggestion is that
you get yourself one of the those free EarthLink, Net Zero or
People-to-People (etc.) CDs for installing THEIR program. However,
don't install it. Just call their toll free number (which, if you
can't find it on the CD package, you can find on the web). Tell them
that before installing their software, you want to make sure all
the AOL junk is gone. (These other providers are well aware of the
conflicts created by having old AOL stuff still lurking in your PC,
and should be glad to help you de-AOL your machine.)
On another subject, a much belated thank you to all who
responded both here and by private e-mail for my request for info
regarding the Orofino, Idaho area. We were unable to make our
planned trip over there on New Year's weekend due to colds in the
family, and bad weather. However, we still plan to go. It TRULY
appears to be a beautiful place. Our only concerns are that (1) it
does take us further away from the babies (grandsons, in the Seattle
area), and (2) if the bottom should fall out of Thomas' job before
we are fully established on the farm place (3-5 years), he would be
hard put to find work as a senior software engineer in that area.
(Population approximately 3000.)
We are feeling pressure to make our decision. In the running at
present are Walla Walla (area -- including Prescott and Waitsburg),
Adams/Weston (Oregon), Orofino, Chelan/Wenatchee, Pullman/Moscow.
All input gladly accepted. Needs to be psych work for me in the area
we finally settle on.
Grad school graduation -- May 6. Must finish thesis. Must finish
Internship hours. Must finish ...so much! Can't wait to have time to
go for walks, etc., again!!!
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
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>>From: Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Betty,
Try the antique stores in Kennewick. I don't remember if they
have one in Richland or not. I think there is one in West Richland
too. I have a magazine that has some in there.
And George I am looking forward to seeing you and showing you
the sights up here [Colville, WA] for hunting and fishing.
-Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
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>>From: Bonnie ('71), Cindy ('72), Brad ('77), & Tamara ('80) Chitty
To: All Bombers
We, the children of Howard Chitty, would like you to join us in
honoring our dad with your memories, special stories and tributes to
him. He taught for over 32 years in Richland and touched thousands
of lives. He is presently in a care facility with advanced diabetes
and terminal kidney failure and not expected to live past this
month. Although his body is letting him down, his mind is still
sharp. It would be good for him to hear how he influenced the lives
of his students and other Bombers.
Thanks so much for sharing,
-The Chitty Family
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Betty Hiser ('49)
George Swan ('59), Keith Hunter ('63)
Peg Sheeran ('63), Gary Setbacken ('64)
Kellie Walsh ('77)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Deedee Willox ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Schodt ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul Boehning ('85)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sarah Avant ('94)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Gene Conley ('48)
You want a tale about Gene?
When I was a senior, Gene was cut from the basketball JV along
with Orv Marcum ('48-RIP), both frosh, by a coach named Hoff. We
had an intermural league at that time, and I played on a team with
Gene's bro, Ray ('46-RIP), and we whomped the team that featured Orv
and Gene. I was 6' at the time, a little shorter now, and Gene was
about my height. Those two guys were stars on the great '47 team
that went to State.
Another quick item. later on when Gene was a junior or so, he
pitched a winning baseball game, and, on his way up the hill he
stopped by the track to watch a bit of the meet. He told the coach
that he could jump higher than the competitors, so he was entered
and won the event with the scissors method, in his baseball uniform
and cleats. I was in the Amy at the time, but Ray loved to tell that
story.
-Dick McCoy ('45)
Bomber always
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
When was the Sacy statue put in the old Sacy? I went there from
October 1944 until December 1944 and do not remember a statue.
Did anyone watch the President's inauguration yesterday. YEAH - the
Marine Band. They were very impressive. Just think: they have been
doing the inauguration for 200 years.
One big Bomber Cheer for the Chitty's. I wish everyone would do that
- I never heard a good thing about my father until he had already
died. Lots of people did things for him while in the nursing home
but no one ever sat down and said anything or wrote down anything.
If you have parents still living please do what the Chitty's are
doing. He raised you good. Good Luck!
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - snow has
melted and the weather is beautiful - but it is still
winter. Love snow unless I have to walk or drive in it.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Huntin' around
Sorry Larry. I am way behind on responding to your Sandstorm
note about duck hunting, much the same as I am way behind in my own
duck hunting effort this year. Mostly family concerns, but holidays
and a bout with a mystery flu-type bug all conspired to keep me from
one of my favorite activities, duck hunting. Finally, a couple of
days ago, I got out for "ducks" the first time this year. That was
so much fun, I went again yesterday. I had fair success for the two
days hunting at the Peninsula Unit located downstream of Burbank.
These days, hunting in the public hunting areas is a far cry
from our younger years when most of the public duck hunting areas
had just been set aside. Remember the huge flocks of "northerns"
that used to drop in ahead of a frigid "Blue Norther" storm blowing
down from Canada? We don't see the huge flocks much anymore since
all of the bodies of water and agriculture were developed in the
Columbia Basin. They have way more feed and wetland habitat to
choose from and spread over (good for the ducks but has drastically
changed the hunting).
However, yesterday I made an absolutely stupendous and
magnificently executed "sneak" on a cagey Mallard drake. I spotted
it sitting in the water just offshore about a hundred yards up river
from my blind. Like a trained infiltrator, like a sneaky snake,
well ... like we used to do as kids, I cleverly and stealthily (as
stealthily as a 63 year-old can be) slipped through the willows and
bunch grass until I was at about the right location. I was finally
going to get a chance to "Jump shoot ducks," something that I have
not done for years. Shotgun at Port Arms and prepared to go in
shooting, I raced forward... and literally captured the ol'
greenhead without firing a shot.
Uh, ummmm, ... OK OK. It turned out to be just a derelict decoy
lacking sufficient weight on the string. The wind had probably blown
it out of some hunter's setup over on the other side of the Columbia
River near the Hover/Finley area. It had obviously been "resting"
there for a few days as the string had small green festoons of moss
growing on it.
Now, Darby, my yellow Lab made the sneak with me. That dog is
many things to me but now she is like an additional conscience on
four legs. I find it most difficult anymore to get away with making
just a another hunting story into a great hunting story because of
her. Picture this, after the long, time-consuming sneak to bag that
"duck," I was standing there with it in hand and proudly telling
her that I knew it was a decoy all the time and ... she laughed. I
swear, she laughed with a big toothy grin. Unfortunately, I can't
pull one over on her anymore. She will be five years old in May.
That makes her about 29 in doggie years as I hear the first year is
like one and the rest are each equivalent to seven of ours. A few
more and I will get to be the kid in this twosome. She and I talk to
each other all the time (when no one else is around). Uh huh, I talk
and talk and say her name frequently so she knows that I am talking
to her and not just myself. She sits there cocking her head side to
side and occasionally says, "Ahrrrem?" much like my therapist. She
is such a good listener (the therapist too). Well, I suppose that
what she is really hearing goes something like, "Darby, blah blah
blah blah blah. Darby blah blah blah blah Darby. Blah, blah blah ...
blah ... Darby."
But she really does talk to me. For example, at home, when
she does a foxtrot dance and "woofs" a lot with her jowls making
flapping sounds, I know that she either wants to go outside or just
wants a cookie (dog biscuit). Generally, well, more like most often,
it is the latter. Then again, if the foxtrot tempo turns into a
lively jitterbug dance, she really really wants out ... like now.
All things considered, I agree with you. There is nothing like
being all bundled up in waders and a windbreaker over underlying
layers of insulation topped off with an Elmer Fudd cap and enduring
an "in your face" 20 mph wind coming off of the river. There, I sit,
sipping gallons of coffee (so strong that a hunting knife will stand
straight up in it) until, as a result of all that sipping, I have
to go back in the bushes to peel off some layers in the brisk wind.
Then I return to the blind, share a sandwich with Darby and drink
more coffee. As you know, duck hunting is often composed of many
long hours of boredom punctuated by short bursts of exciting
pandemonium when they drop in on you. So, I sit meditating and
waiting and waiting for a wayward duck (often males who have refused
to ask directions), to wander past. My dog and I have such a great
comradery. I sit sipping, shivering, and watching as Darby (so happy
to be out there) with non-stop tail wagging, kisses my ear and face
with a big wet one. And, then by the odor of her perfume, I realize
that despite my "Blah blah blah Darby" commands, she did in fact
roll in that dead salmon laying down there along the shoreline. And
some people just fail to see the joys of duck hunting, Larry.
-George"Pappy" Swan~Burbank, WA - Where the highs are in the 50ºs
and the lows are in the 30ºs so it "ain't" all that bad ...
except when the chilly wind races in off of the river over the
remaining ice deposited along the shore. Larry, I will email
the actual tales of the hunts to you to help make you more
homesick for the old duck hunting memories of days gone by.
Hey, that's among the many things that Bomber friends are good
for. Darby and I will be trying to make up for lost time and
get out every day until it closes on January 30. Be well my
"young" Bomber friend. Since you are a year younger than I am,
I can say that.
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>>From: Keith Hunter ('63)
Re: Gene Conley ('48)
I deal in sports cards and memorabilia, and I thought I would
pass this info on out of the Baseball Library Here is some real
information on Gene Conley. And it's true.
During baseball's off-season, 6'9" Gene Conley played basketball
for the Boston Celtics. He won 14 for Milwaukee and finished second
in NL Rookie of the Year balloting in 1954. In the 1955 All-Star
Game, Conley struck out Al Kaline, Mickey Vernon, and Al Rosen in
the top of the 12th. Moments later, Stan Musial homered for the NL,
making Conley the winning pitcher. He won a career-high 15 for the
Red Sox in 1962. That year, in a New York traffic jam, Conley and
infielder Pumpsie Green deserted their team bus. Green reported to
the team hotel the next evening, but Conley remained AWOL nearly
three days, unsuccessfully trying to fly to Israel. "I don't know
why I did it," he later said. (TJ)
[Here Keith quoted a whole BUNCH more information (he picked out
stuff that had Gene's name) from "The BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY"
http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/chronology/
that I'm not gonna put in the Sandstorm. You all can go to the
website and read it. Dates Keith chose: 8/1/54, 5/2/55, 5/17/55,
7/12/55, 6i/1/57, 6/5/58, 3/31/59, 5/13/60, 12/15/60, 4/25/61,
8/15/61, 7/25/62, 7/29/62, 8/11/62, and 4/27/63. -Maren]
-Keith Hunter ('63)
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
Re: Meistersingers Again
To: Mary Collins (whom I am not able to email directly) Burbage ('63)
You and several others identified their dads in that picture,
and I've sent (HOPEFULLY) intact, the records I've had all these
years to John Bixler ('64), from their singing in 1946, and he's
going to try to make a CD out of them. I'll be glad to get you a
copy if it works. (I don't know how to burn a cd yet, but my boys
tell me it's easy... we'll see.) I looked back at the picture of
your dad... a handsome guy. As for the singing in the house, we
always seemed to have singing in our's. And it's continued in my
boys and their kids. I think it's great.
-Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
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>>From: Gary Setbacken ('64)
Mr. Chitty and Dodge Ball!!!!!!!! Ouch!!!!!!!!
He should be an adviser to that insane show on TV.
Take care Mr. Chitty.
-Gary Setbacken ('64)
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>>From: Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77)
To: Brad ('77) and all the Chitty kids-
Re: Mr. Chitty
Blessings to you all. I wish for you inner peace at this
difficult time. I didn't know your dad, but heard a lot of great
things about him throughout the years. Remember him how he was --
strong, full of life, and a great heart for kids. His spirit will
live with you forever.
Take care,
-Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77)
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Caroline Westover ('52)
Mick Mikulecky ('53), Burt Pierard ('59)
George Swan ('59), Vicky Fitzgerald ('60)
Marie Ruppert ('63), Shirley Collings ('66)
Marsha Hopfinger ('67), Betti Avant ('69)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Billie Lawell ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ann McCue ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debra Harding ('77WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Marie Ruppert ('63)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
To: Mary Collins Burbage ('63)
I knew your father from working at Hanford. One thing about him
used to amaze me: He would get on the bus to go home, take out his
book, and promptly fall asleep. His book never moved. It would stay
in his hands upright all the way home.
At one point in his career he was responsible for getting
secretaries for the bosses in the Irridation Processing Department.
He told me one time that I had worked for the three men he had the
hardest time getting secretaries for. I never did figure out if that
was a compliment or not.
I own a black Keeshound/Lab mix. She will be 15 (85 in human
years?) the end of January. Every time I take her to the vet she
always says, "Every time I see this dog I am amazed - she should
have died about 5 years ago." She is in good health - except one
eye looks white and I give her three medicines for her eye.
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er ~ south/government Richland - weather
beautiful - supposed to have rain next week. (It's a tad foggy
today!)
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>>From: Caroline Westover Gerneglia ('52)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
At Christmas, the RiteAid stores in the Seattle area had
phonographs that played 78 records one at a time. I ordered one from
Hammacher Schlemmer [http://www.hammacher.com] that plays six at a
time. It's a Crosley and I really like it. I'm behind with reading
my email, so someone else may already have answered this for you.
-Caroline Westover Gerneglia ('52)
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>>From: Mick Mikulecky ('53)
My wife and I met Howard Chitty in 1960 or '61. We took our
young son to the Chittys for swimming lessons. Our son had become
afraid of water after he fell into water over his head while on a
water skiing weekend. They spent extra time with our son and by the
end of the sessions he was not the least bit afraid of going into
the water. He became an excellent swimmer. We would like to thank
the Chittys for there help.
-Mick Mikulecky ('53)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Dick McCoy ('45, '46)
Re: Gene Conley ('48) High Jumping Story
It's amazing how history repeats itself. In the Spring of 1957,
a similar incident occurred at Track Practice, although this time it
involved Norris Brown ('57). Norris came wandering over to the
Bomber Bowl after Baseball practice and was chatting with his
brother C.W. ('58) who was practicing his "Texas Roll" in the High
Jump pit. C.W. & some of the other guys were razzin' Norris about
playing a lazy man's sport (baseball) and real athletes turned out
for track. As I recall, the bar was at about 5'8" or 5'10" (the
State Record was 6'4" at that time). Norris got miffed and lumbered
up to the pit (in full practice gear including steel cleats, warm up
jacket and his hat) and cleanly "scissored" over the bar. Art Dawald
just stood there with his jaw agape, not really believing what he
saw. He went over and chatted with Norris and for the rest of the
season, if a baseball game was going on at the same time as our
Track Meet, Norris would come over between innings and compete
(although he would put on regular track shoes and a regular jersey
but still "scissoring"). He also competed in the Broad Jump (the
Long Jump for you kids). His incredible "hang time" would get him
out over 20', seemingly without much effort. As an aside, he
qualified for the State Track Meet at Pullman, in the Broad Jump.
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Re: Sacy Statue
If you check the link that Maren provided, you will see that
one of the pictures I took was of the phenolic nameplate on the
base. It simply sez "SACAJAWEA - McMahon 1952." Nobody at the
Visitor's Center could supply any additional details so I assume
that the sculptor was somebody named McMahon and the statue was
installed in 1952, though my somewhat questionable memory is that
it was there throughout my Sacy stay from the Fall of 1946 through
the Spring of 1953. My brother Dick ('52) doesn't remember it from
when he was there (Fall of 1944 through the Spring of 1946).
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
Re: Once a Marine and Once a Sailor
A little known and probably never useful fact is that I proudly
received Honorable Discharges from both the Navy and the Marine
Corps. In 1958, I enlisted with the Naval Reserve Unit then berthed
at one of the old Naval Aviation Training Station buildings on the
east side of the Pasco Airport. I drilled there during my senior
year. It was an Electronics Unit. But, I was young and seeking
adventure. Somehow, I couldn't see myself sitting at a bench,
soldering, tweaking, and testing. Then someone gave me a book
titled, "Battle Cry" and I saw the movie, "The D. I." starring Jack
Webb and after a visit to the recruiter, I transferred to the active
duty Marines upon graduation in '59. Funny thing though, about 30
years later and through the last few years of my fisheries research
career, I worked on radio-tracking projects. When not in the field
conducting tracking studies, I was either at my desk writing reports
and papers or ... "sitting at a bench, soldering, tweaking, and
testing."
To: Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
I too, am looking forward to seeing you folks and checking
out the possibilities around Colville, WA for hunting and fishing.
Sometime within the next two months, I will be in touch to arrange
a time. Thanks very much for the offer.
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Betty,
I enjoy the historical information that you dispense from the
government end of town but I strongly suspect that you are holding
back on some really good Elf sightings and stories.
To: Donna Nelson ('63)
I attended Marcus Whitman and Spalding Grade Schools so I was
unaware of the Sacy Statue having been in Sacajawea Grade School and
had never heard of it until the recent Sandstorm discussion. Being
an enthusiast of western U S History, I first saw the "Sacy Statue"
when after several years, I again walked into the Interpretive
Center (we used to call it a Museum) at Sacajawea State Park.
However, I mistakenly took the three foot tall "Sacy" for a full
size likeness of a legendary Native American Elf until I read the
posted information. Yep, they have them too.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Be well and of good cheer
fellow Bombers; life is too short for the alternative.
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>>From: Vicky Fitzgerald Dwight ('60)
Re: Mr. Howard Chitty
I've often thought of Mr. Chitty over the years. In the early
years he was my PE teacher, I believe at Spalding Elementary School
when we played war ball in the gym; boys against the girls (Donnie
Ott, Bill Craddock, Barbara Davis to name a few) & then coach at
Carmichael Jr. High. I'll always remember how nice he was and he
always gave us lots of encouragement. He never forgot a face and
always said Hi with a wonderful smile.
-Vicky Fitzgerald Dwight ('60)
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>>From: Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
I turned 60 years old today [1/22/05]! Can hardly believe it!
My mother-in-law (and my first grade teacher, Mary Hartman, used
to say, "I may look old, but inside I'm still 18!" Now I know what
she meant! I guess my days of dancing on tables will have to be
postponed until I get my knees replaced.
-Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) ~ back home again in Richland
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: TCHerald article about Army Spc. Dan Noble (HHS grad)
involved in mess hall blast in Iraq 12/21/04:
http://blazer74.tripod.com/Stryker05.jpg
Pictures of Army Spc. Dan Noble who will receive Purple Heart:
http://blazer74.tripod.com/StrykerSoldier05.jpg
God bless all of our military!!
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Marsha Hopfinger Sork ('67)
Rse: Coming Home
Thanks to all of you who share wonderful stories and insights
about growing up in Richland. Last July, I moved back to the Tri-
Cities from Vancouver, Washington where I worked as an Educator for
33 years. My parents, Adam and Johanna, are still living in Richland
and doing well at 84 years old. As I acclimate myself to my old
home, I find a place that has evolved without losing its’ charm.
I’m happy to be back.
My sister Karen ('76), who is nine years younger and also a
Richland Bomber, recently lost her husband to an unexpected and
tragic death. Karen and her eight year old daughter may move back
to the Tri-Cities from Mesa, AZ where they currently reside.
Best wishes to all who share their insights.
-Marsha Hopfinger Sork ('67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Mr. Chitty was the first person my brothers and I took swimming
lessons from. Our babysitter and us would walk from Torbett and
Thayer to his house on Judson for the instruction. I remember he
calmed my fears when I was scared to float on my back (I was afraid
I was going to sink to the bottom). On the last day of class we were
allowed to go off the diving board. I have never looked back at
those moments and regretted them, kudos to you Mr. Chitty and take
care.
-Betti Avant ('69)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Bill Berlin ('56)
Bill Craddock ('61), Roger Gress ('61)
Shannon Weil ('82)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Edith McLenegan ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Ley ('67)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
I want to thank all of you who sent me separate emails and the
notes in the Sandstorm about a record player. I lived in Ohio, near
Cincinnati, for my first 13 years. Crosley made radios, and teeny
tiny automobiles, etc. - the family had Crosley Field built for the
Cincinnati Reds. The family was very active in Cincinnati. Love
Crosley.
Thanks Burt - Thought maybe I was losing my mind about the Sacy
statue.
Pappy Swan:
I am a frustrated writer. My mother's side of the family are Scot-
Irish, Irish, and Scotch. She was born back in the hills of Kentucky
before the days of radio, etc. and those people were and are great
story tellers. My great grandmother lived until I was in my 30s and
she used to tell ghost stories that would make the hairs on your
whole body stand at attention. There were no lights in them hollers
and it was pitch black dark. I would be afraid to go the outhouse
and would make someone go with me. I write poetry and am writing a
story about the Characters I Worked With or For at Hanford and also
my life's story for my granddaughter. My aunt wrote two books and
was the talented one in the family. She wove, taught school, wrote
many memorats, made objects out of clay, made 6 looms, played the
dulcimer (which she made) and played it with turkey quills. I only
inherited the writing part. My mother wrote stories but always
burned them when she finished.
My sister and I talked about things that had happened in our
childhood - she is 5 years younger than me so she does remember
things as I do. I asked her if she remembered when we used to go
down to visit my dad's parents. It was about a 100 miles from where
we lived. Cars, in those days, had no heaters. My grandmother had a
wood range and before we left she would heat bricks and we would put
them in the floor of the car (both front and back) so we wouldn't
freeze to death. Anyone remember that?
-Betty Hiser Gulley ~ '49er - south/government Richland - foggy today.
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Bomber Mom Birthday
Violet "Vi" Berlin, 1/23/05 turned 96 years old. Mother of
Bill ('56) and Bruce ('62Lion) still lives in her house in Magnolia
District of Seattle but thinking of downsizing.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA. No rain, no wind, no snow,
no sun... just football.
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>>From: Bill Craddock ('61)
Re: Mr. Chitty
In 1979, my son, Garrett Craddock ('84) moved back to Richland
after about nine years in Denver, CO. Garrett was a 7th grader at
the time so we went to Carmichael to get him registered. It was in
very early January and after all the paperwork, we were sent to the
gym so he could start his first class (PE). To my amazement there
was Mr. Chitty, who had been my teacher and coach at Spalding and
Carmichael. After introducing Garrett as my son, we, almost
simultaneously, said, "Do you have any idea how old this makes me
feel?". Garrett went on to become very much a Howard Chitty fan. To
this day, we both speak of him with great fondness.
Speaking of getting old, Friday I'll be 62. Where did the time
go? It's funny how I remember most of my classmates as being 18...
even the ones I've seen over the years.
-Bill Craddock ('61)
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>>From: Roger Gress ('61)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Once a Marine and Once a Sailor
I enlisted in the same Naval Reserve Unit and might have been
in the unit when you were there. After graduating in 1961 I went in
for two years of active duty on The U.S.S. Helena and then on the
U.S.S. Stoddard. After being discharged I returned to the unit in
Pasco and went to meetings for a year. The only thing I regret is
not staying in the unit so I could have had another retirement.
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Shannon Weil Lamarche ('82)
Re: Mr. Chitty
When I was about 2 or 3 years old, I took swimming lessons at
Mr. Chitty's pool. I remember him having us in the shallow end to
retrieve bazooka bubble gum from the bottom of the pool. To this
day I have never been afraid of going under water like so many kids
have been (including my son) because I was thinking back then of the
reward to come, not a fear of getting my face wet! I don't know why
this is so vivid a memory for me because I was so young, but it is
very clear to me even now. Thanks, Mr. Chitty!!!
-Shannon Weil Lamarche ('82)
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
George Swan ('59), Jeffrey Hartman ('59)
Helen Cross ('62), Gary Behymer ('64)
Susan Baker ('64), Sandra Vandenberg ('66)
Arty Schafer ('70), Rob Peutz ('73)
Brad Upton ('74), Gil Blankenship ('81)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack Armstrong ('60)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Re: Kentucky Ghost Stories
Betty,
Bye Gulley, I know a little about those Kentucky Ghost Stories. I
just noticed your email address -- Very clever. I like it. The rest
of y'all are probably gettin' tired of my stories and memories about
the Marine Corps. Sorry, but here's another one. I just can't help
it.
During my time, after boot camp, all Marines, except Air Wing
personnel went to The Infantry Training Regiment (ITR). Air Wing
Marines went directly to their respective schools for training.
Otherwise, all Marines are basically a "Marine Rifleman" first, no
matter what their specialty is. So, each goes through a month or
so of infantry training. When we were nearing completion of ITR
training, we had completed a day of intensive field training in
combat tactics. That chilly Fall night we were bivouacked in the
field and the training staff gave us the night "off" to rest up.
After evening chow call, we were allowed to build warming fires.
Naturally, the stories began to freely flow, "cause" that's what
you do around a campfire, right?
There was a fellow Private, who was from Kentucky, Private Ashley.
He was an old man, at least 26 years old, compared to the rest of us
who were all of 18 or so. Private Ashley was a talker and a spinner
of yarns and tales. He kept us entertained the whole evening with
some of the most outlandish stories I had ever heard. They were
about "Kentucky Ghosts" and "true accounts of life in the hill
country of Kentucky." Even the training staff and other marines
abandoned their campfires to crowd around ours to listed to Ashley.
To give you an example of Ashley's style, if you said something to
him, he might very well respond with, "Ya reckon?" Sooner or later,
someone would throw it back at him, "Ya reckon, Ashley?" to which
everyone reacted with laughter and he would come right back with
something like, "Wrecked him hell, killed him -- Ah know 'cause
ah'se there!" Anyway, Private Ashley's stories had an effect on all
of us. It was a dark, cold night (but not stormy). We eventually
slipped into our cozy, mummy-type, sleeping bags. The next morning,
virtually every "Hard-chargin' Marine" mentioned how long it took to
get to sleep and once asleep how scary the dreams were. Never before
nor since have I heard such scary folk tales.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Where, I may be afraid
to go out by the puddle at night now, at least without
Darby by my side.
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>>From: Jeffrey Hartman ('59)
Belated Happy Birthday to the best sister-in-law in the
world, Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63). Both Lance ('60) and I
married above ourselves.
-Jeffrey Hartman ('59)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from Holland where I am visiting my Dutch family. I
adopted them when I lived with them (the van Houwelingen family) in
l962 after I had graduated from RHS. I am looking forward to meeting
the grandchildren on Wednesday, as there are 6 more van Houwelingens
now than there were in l999 when I last visited. And I hope to see
my Dutch brother, Simon ('63) too, who many of you met when he lived
with John Ehrig ('63RIP) when he was a Bomber, as the other half of
my Christian Exchange Student Experience.
This has been a whirlwind trip. Can't believe how much we've
seen and experienced these last 30 days. But we've met some very
nice people all over, and had to deal with some stresses, as most
places aren't set up as conveniently as the US is, as least for
Americans.
Back to England on Wednesday and our last few days in our cute,
very English time share where we have to go through a phone operator
almost to get an outside line near Coventry. Warren's been doing
very well driving on the opposite side of the road. NO accidents
here.
Cheers,
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Manhattan Project Heritage Preservation Association
Did one of your parents work at Hanford on the Manhattan
project? Provide the MPHPA (See below) information on your parent.
http://www.mphpa.org/index.htm
Submit Information About a Veteran
http://www.mphpa.org/VET_ARCHIVES/submit_a_veteran.htm
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>>From: Susan Baker ('64)
After living in Richland for 59 years, I am planning on moving
to the West side of the mountains. Many of you are living on the
West side of the Sound. I could sure use some ideas and advice on
the best places to look for housing. My son and his family are
planning on building a home West of Gig Harbor so we drove from
there to Kingston looking for housing. There just weren't that many
signs advertising homes for sale. I would also be interested in any
areas all the way up to Port Angeles. I know some of you are living
in the Sequim area.
I would like to hear about your area, Real Estate Agents you
thought were good, and employment opportunities.
Thank You for your help.
-Susan Baker ('64)
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>>From: Sandra Vandenberg Jeans ('66)
My sisters Susan ('65) Carole ('68) and Linda ('69) slept with
heated rocks when we lived in Boston in the '50s. We heated them up
in our wood stove and put them by our feet to keep warm at night in
the winter. It was not always easy finding the perfect rock under
the snow or frozen into the turgid sub zero soil.
-Sandra Vandenberg Jeans ('66)
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>>From: Arty Schafer ('70)
Re: Mr. Chitty
I still have fond memories of Mr. Chitty. From swimming lessons,
swim team coach, P.E. teacher, and football coach, he was always a
strong but calm influence. I can still picture his hacks paddle and
I still wonder how I managed to avoid it. I believe I had a genuine
respect and like for Mr. Chitty as well as some other influential
teachers, e.g., Mr. Eastam and Mr. Goeki. Mr. Chitty is a great
role model. I always looked forward to P.E. He made it fun and
challenging. I remember the golf course he set up below the hill,
the many times swimming at the Big Pool, and the bubble he had over
his pool for swimming in the winter. Lots of good memories.
-Arty Schafer ('70)
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>>From: Rob Peutz ('73)
To: Roger Gress ('61) and George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Roger and Pappy,
I agree with you all the way. I served in the Navy for 30 years,
2 months and 2 days, but who was counting. As I watched the National
Anthem prior to the NFC game on Sunday, I noticed a tear running
down the cheek of the Marine and the Air Force guy. It always puts
a lump in my throat when I hear it. Military.com and Shipmate.com
are pretty good sites to stay in touch with shipmates.
I sure do enjoy getting together with other squids, and telling
lies.
Semper Fi, and Anchors Aweigh.
-Rob Peutz ('73)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
I've read about Gene Conley ('48) and Norris Brown ('57)
stopping by on their way home from baseball practice to do amazing
things at a track meet. I can top them both.
In the spring of '74 we were having a meet against some other
Big 9 teams in Bomber Bowl. And although we hadn't lost a duel meet
in 7 years, as the team captain, I wasn't going to take any chances.
Mike Davis ('74) was leaning on the fence watching the meet after a
baseball practice. I looked at Mike and pointed to the high jump,
"Think you can do that?" I asked. Mike walked over and Fosbury
flopped 6'9" for the win. Without saying a word he picked up the
javelin and tossed it well over 200 feet for another win. Both marks
became state leaders. He then ran down the long jump runway, hit the
board perfectly and soared over 24' feet for another state leading
mark. The starter was just calling the runners to their marks and
without even knowing what distance they were about to run, Mike ran
over, got in the blocks and ran 46.5 for 440 yards. Another school
record, another state leading mark. Needless to say, we buried the
opposition and Mike never competed in another track meet... although
the legend continued to grow.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Gil Blankenship ('81)
Re: Mr. Chitty
My only memory of Mr. Chitty - aside from water training, is him
standing on the sidelines at Carmichael as we played soccer... he
was screaming "Kick 'em in the shins" and "Ride 'em like a horse!"
Some of the best days ever!
-Gil Blankenship ('81)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/26/05
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8 Bombers sent stuff and 2 funeral notices (1 Bronc & 1 Bomber) today:
Betty Hiser ('49), Paula Doctor ('51)
Derrith Persons ('60WB), Doris Van Reenen ('61)
Tom Hemphill ('62), Jim Armstrong ('63)
Rick Maddy ('67), Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doris Van Reenen ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Treva Bolin ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert Miller ('96)
REUNION PLANNING MEETING: Class of '60
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
To: "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Here is a story that my Great grandma Sally Frost told me: This
young man used to go out and walk through the graveyard at night.
His wife was always nagging at him to quit as you weren't supposed
to walk in graveyards after dark. The man became annoyed at his
wife and decided to walk through the graveyard with a white sheet
covering him. He had a pet monkey. The monkey watched the man as he
put on the sheet. After the man left, the monkey put on a pillowcase
and followed the young man. After the young man got about half way
through the graveyard he turned around and saw the white pillow case
and started to run. The wife started yelling: "Run big ghost, little
ghost will get you. Run big ghost, little ghost will get you."
Because of earlier stories that Grandma Sally told about
graveyards I can not walk through a graveyard after dark. And they
still tell these tales.
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
What about those of us that worked on the project? My dad worked
on the project and so did I (for 39-1/2 years). Great adventure.
Do you have any relation that lived in Ohio. The small town I
lived in there were several Behymer families. In fact, one of my
great aunts married a Behymer.
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er) ~ south/government Richland - where we
are having fog this morning. Very gray outside.
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>>From: Paula Doctor Werry ('51)
Re: Patricia "Patty" Louise Doctor Roberts Cahoon ('48)
Patty passed away January 25, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She is survived by her children, Jamie-Seattle, Kim, Jana, Lindsey,
Julie-Salt Lake and Melinda-Lexington, KY, her husband Lysle Cahoon
and her sister Paula Doctor Werry ('51)-Sandpoint, Idaho.
She was proceeded in death by her first husband Dr. Keith
Roberts ('48).
-Paula Doctor Werry ('51)
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
Re: Planning Meeting Tonight!!
REMINDER!
Class of '60 ---- Reunion Planning Meeting Tonight!!
The Place: Town Crier
The Time: 6:30 pm
When? Tonight! 1/26/2005
A table in the back has been reserved!
Looking forward to seeing you!!
The more the merrier!
Happiness is Sharing Life!
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
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>>From: Doris Van Reenen Dollarhide ('61)
Re: Help on Health Insurance
I am having my 62nd Birthday today (1/26) and I find I am
shopping for Health Insurance. This does not seem to be the easy
task I thought it would be and I was hoping some of you Bombers out
there might give me the names or numbers of Health plans you have
had good luck with for this age group.
Thanks a bunch for any help.
-Doris Van Reenen Dollarhide ('61)
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: Memories of Howard Chitty
Howard Chitty was a very memorable teacher and coach. I still
have my State of Washington Firearm Safety Training Certificate #
16776 signed by Mr. Chitty on September 3, 1958.
I don't think that they teach Firearm Safety in school anymore.
Thanks for the great years and memories.
-Tom (Tommy) Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: Jim "Pitts" Armstrong ('63)
Re: Tonight Show
The best 30 minuets in the history of television was the first
half hour of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
-Jim "Pitts" Armstrong ('63)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Bombers Around the Sound
To: Susan Baker ('64)
Susan,
Moving from Richland after living there for a lifetime to the
Bremerton area plus (your area of looking is huge) is a classic
definition of culture shock.
I put a few years into that area of the state. I have lived in
Poulsbo, Bremerton, and Port Orchard. My parents lived in Kingston.
These towns have changed considerably, particularly the last ten
years. In other words, here they come. Finding an affordable house
that already has the "fixer upper" part finished, or new, will be
expensive for the most part in all of these areas. I don't know that
as an objective statement but only as a scientific observation gone
awry and my sister, Sheila ('66) and husband Jerry are looking for a
place to live as we speak.
Bouncing around here, Bremerton is a nice town with a possible
deal or two. Not sure what is happening in Bremerton these days.
Both west side and east side Bremerton have points to consider. Great
restaurant below the one bridge separating the town, but cannot
recall it's name. PSNS and the Navy are considerations for
Bremerton. The place just looks dead, maybe too quiet is better,
every time I pull into town. Did anyone ever fill in the old J C
Penney's store downtown? Bremerton is a Navy town. There, I said it.
Port Orchard has spread out a lot. PO is a good town. I think you
could live there quite comfortably. I really liked the area near the
Southworth ferry. Take a look around there. My choice long before
Bremerton. I spent three and a half years in PO off Sedgewick Road
and it was okay.
Poulsbo is a very nice place. I love that town. As you go
farther north into Indianola (sp?) and Point No Point areas you
become a little more isolated, but worth a look see. Kingston area
is out there, but doable if you can find a place without moss on
the roof, which happens in all these towns. Not sure about any
deals anywhere around Puget Sound. I doubt there are any. Folks are
willing to ferry into Seattle on the commute, so, there goes the
territory. Silverdale was a quick stop between Poulsbo and Bremerton
(40 miles) for a Crazy Erik's burger, the only gig in town years
ago, but with the freeway in, the town boomed into the shop till you
drop that it is today. I love Silverdale area too.
I was married in Scandia, just south of Poulsbo. A really lovely
little area, but now I'm divorced and it is now a lovely little
bitter pill. Biased. Don't blink, and check it out.
I thought the new bridge they are building in Tacoma next to
"Galloping Gerty's" sister was going to take a left and head towards
Belfair? When you head out towards Bremerton (the 16 I believe) from
the bridge, past Gig Harbor, past Purdy, past Port Orchard, you
came to Gorst just before heading into Bremerton, taking a left and
heading towards Belfair (hwy. 3?). Between Gorst and Belfair area
may present some better prices for you. Although, if the highway
leading away from the newest Tacoma Narrows bridge does indeed head
that way, prices will go skyward in that part of the country, which
puts us back to no more good deals.
Gig Harbor is expensive, as you well know. You can look at the
back roads into Port Orchard, like Long Lake area, etc., but I
cannot believe those will be coughing up any deals.
As far as Sequim and Port Angeles... once you cross over the
floating bridge you are isolating yourself in a big way. When the
bridge breaks, not that it is something quite frequent or anything,
but when it does, that leaves you driving (the 101) a long long way
past Hama Hama, Cushman Lake, nearing Shelton before heading up the
other side of Hood Canal (the 3?) towards Belfair doing the end run.
Even with the bridge in working order you are a long drive from
anything... like a job or your children.
Sequim is the supposed sunshine capital of the rain forest
and would be the very first choice long before Port Angeles. Port
Angeles is cold hell. We all know about the hot one. You are talking
70+ inches a year of rain, wind and cold around PA area (Seattle
avg. is 35ish per year). Forks, the gateway to the Pacific Ocean, a
nice place for Vietnam vets suffering with PTSD, loggers and folks
wanting a much quieter and simpler life than most, that twin river
area where the prehistoric shells wash down river west of PA, the
Hoh River, Hurricane Ridge and Seven Sister's Road for steamers and
oysters can be calling cards... nevertheless, I would stay on this
(Kingston) side of the floating bridge. I guarantee you do not want
to isolate yourself out there unless you take several sessions
with a therapist to prove you are of sound mind, able and willing.
Isolation is not for everybody and better wasted on the youth. My
brother, Roger, was an isolationist for years up above Carbonato, WA
on Mt. Rainier on the Carbon River. I know that scene.
I believe the good deals are gone in WA unless you want to live
in Spokane, north of Wenatchee (Bridgeport, Oroville, Omak), Forks,
the flood plains on the west side (be careful of what you are buying
in August because the spring runoff is another deal), Francis,
Oakville or Pe Ell to name a few. Possibly Aberdeen.
Gig Harbor at one time was a lazy little precious cove away from
it all. It is now a crowded Tacoma commuter's dream (not) of trying
to escape Tacoma with summer visitors clogging every street in town.
If you have a considerable chunk of change -- my choice would be
Poulsbo/Kingston/Scandia area with the front door facing south.
Freeway drive to your kids, shopping, sites on the way, an hour
and a half, two hours to Gig Harbor. Two ferries into Seattle for
choices (Kingston and Winslow), shopping in Silverdale, steamers
and oysters just on the other side of the floating bridge (Seven
Sister's Road - clean water), Bainbridge Island (my mother lived on
this island during WWII) with it's sights and sounds and best of
all, Pouslbo. Although the House Mouse is gone, Poulsbo is still in
my heart. Attempting the theme town America (Scandinavia in this
case), a bit crowded in summer with visitors, but a nice place to
live anyway.
All of these places in Washington state are why for the last
six years I have lived in Kihei and Huntington Beach. I have never
lived anywhere for long periods (wanderlust) other than my youth in
Richland (left in '78) and Rainier, WA. Every town I have pulled
into I question the sanity of the folks living there. Huntington
Beach, CA is no exception.
And in case you haven't looked the other way... take a little
drive to Rainier, WA (I spent eight years here hiding from neighbors
- two miles out of town), twenty miles inland from Olympia. Same
distance and time to Gig Harbor from Poulsbo - and an hour and a
half to Mt. Rainier, Seattle, Pacific Ocean or Portland. Just my
opinion... and I may be wrong. I've been wrong before.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
To: Brad Upton
Aw Shucks, Brad! Stop it! You are embarrassing me!
M. "Flo Jo" Davis (74)
-Mike Davis ('74)
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Funeral Notices scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Ruby Steffen Deranleau ('41) ~ 9/11/23 - 12/30/04
>>Joan Warren Evans ('51) ~ 3/6/34 - 1/3/05
FuneralNotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/27/05
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Darrell Goldsmith ('52), Bill Witherup ('53)
George Swan ('59), Art Nelson ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty Conner ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Lou Watkins ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay Schafer ('66)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Darrell Goldsmith ('52)
Click here to view the ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook
-Darrell Goldsmith ('52)
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>>From: Bill Witherup ('53)
To George Pappy Swan: I was a poet-in-residence in the state of
Kentucky in the 1970s, when the National Endowment for the Arts
had some money. My first residence was in Hindman, Kentucky, in
Appalachia, 1972-73. There I met one of the great American writers,
the late James Still, novelist, poet and short story writer. Check
out his novel River of Earth, or any of his short story collections,
such as A Ride On the Short Dog. I have a section of poems about
my Kentucky experiences in Down Wind, Down River: New and Selected
Poems. (2000) I do not send entries to the Sandstorm any more
because I do not agree with the conservative politics of the
website, but I thought you might like to know about one of our truly
great American writers, who wrote circles around the more popular
Jesse Stuart.
-Bill Witherup ('53)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Memories of Mr. Chitty
My memories of Mr. Chitty began at Spalding Grade School in the
very early "fifties." Even as a skinny little asthmatic, shrimp of a
kid who never was very active in sports, the first time I ever laid
eyes on him, I thought that he was what a PE Teacher/Coach should
look like. I also seem to recall that Mr. Chitty was a Veteran (Navy
-- I think) and I remember him speaking of it only once but it was
enough for a little kid to regard him as a real "Hero." For me, he
was a great PE Teacher. About once a week we played my favorite
game. I especially liked Dodgeball which I recall Mr. Chitty
referring to as "Warball!" For about an hour, once a week, I (in
my mind) was racing through the battlefield, saving America. And
I remember once asking Mr. Chitty where Korea was. Where was this
place that I was hearing about. He took the time to show me where it
was on a globe and briefly explained in a few words that a little
kid could understand why it was important. I have never forgotten
that. Eventually, I attended Chief Joseph Jr. High as I lived just
north of the dividing line and other than seeing him about town and
saying, "Hi" my days around Mr. Chitty came to an end. However,
about five or six years ago, I was working with a consultant on a
fisheries radio-tracking project in the mid-Columbia River area.
We went to Lake Chelan's clear waters to test some new radio tags
underwater with divers. As I carried equipment from our pickup to
the dock, I kept hearing a voice that seemed to have a familiar ring
to it. A group of people were on a deck at the rear of a nearby
building. I stopped, looked, and listened (no, not for trains). Sure
enough, there was Mr. Chitty talking and happily being Mr. Chitty
with others. After all of those years. I was tempted to go over and
say hello but it looked like it might have been a family gathering
so I carried on. Later, I read in the Tri-City Herald that the
Chitty's were then residing in Chelan and I knew that my sighting
was confirmed. But I always wished that I had gone ahead and at
least extended a brief "Hey there, Mr. Chitty!"
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Art Nelson ('64)
Re: Old Time Radio
Last fall between political fist fights, we had an extensive
discussion about our favorite early radio programs. My all time
favorite was "Judy, Jimmy, and the Cinnamon Bear". My lovely wife of
37 years had never heard of the program, so I clued her in on the
"good old" days when the Nelson kids would gather around the radio
and listen in awe and anticipation to the exciting encounters in the
search for the Silver Star. Well surprise, surprise. My son found
the series on CD and gave it to me for Christmas. 7 CDs. 26 Fifteen
minute episodes. That's 6 1/2 hours worth.
Tuesday my wife and I had to run down to the Oregon coast for a
meeting. This is about a 10 hour turn around from Camas, WA, so we
took the CDs along with us. Listening to the adventures was as good
at 58 years old as it was at 5 years old. The story made a long trip
a lot of fun.
In one episode, they were in "the great hall in the land of ice
and snow" with Santa, and they noticed a huge chair. They ask Santa,
if it was his throne, and he commented that it was, and that the
Elves had built it for his birthday. OK!!! Here is the question:
When is Santa's birthday??
-Art Nelson ('64)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
They are referring to a veteran as someone who worked at Oak
Ridge or Hanford.
http://www.mphpa.org/VET_ARCHIVES/submit_a_veteran.htm
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...from the same web site...
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/mb/gadget1945
Paul McGinnis has been trying to track down information about
his father's work while at Hanford. He has provided here a list of
possible resources to help you search!
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/gadget1945/vpost?id=157243
Hello,
I am wondering if anyone has information regarding my
grandfather, Maynard R. Miller. He worked on the Manhattan Project
for DuPont at the Hanford Plant. I am simply interested if anyone
knew him, remembers him, etc. He passed away in 1987 and rarely
talked about his part in the war. If you knew him or knew of him,
please contact me...Thanks, Kimberly Hill
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...still more
Perhaps I missed it, but one thing I have not been able to find
on your Web site is a guide on how to locate historical documents
relating to family members who worked on the Manhattan Project.
For example, my late father Wayne C. McGinnis worked at the Hanford
Engineer Works during WWII and I am trying to find material relating
to him.
Here's what I've done so far, and I am awaiting the results.
(1) My father was a civilian employee at Hanford. Federal civilian
employees had Official Personnel Files.
CLICK HERE for a web page that explains the process
Note that you either will need to a signed authorization from
your relative if they are alive, or you will need to provide a copy
of their death certificate.
If your family member was in the military on the Manhattan
Project, you could try getting their service records.
CLICK HERE for a guide.
A useful "finding aid" at the National Archives for locating
the records of family members who were in the Army is this database
where you can track down vital information such as their Army serial
number. CLICK HERE for National Archives "finding aid".
(2) Some Manhattan Project files went to the Atomic Energy
Commission and its successor, the Department of Energy. You can try
filing a Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) request for a relative's
records or a Privacy Act request for your records.
http://www.ma.mbe.doe.gov/execsec/foia.htm
Given the age of documents relating to the Manhattan Project,
they may be at a regional National Archives office. I need to spend
some trying to figure out how to locate the right documents.
...and finally?
CLICK HERE... ...go down to Veteran Search - Hanford WA
Re: Is this "A Day's Pay' photo?
http://www.mphpa.org/VET_PHOTOS/FEATURED/Pages/MPP-UNK-003.htm
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/28/05
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Mike Clowes ('54)
George Swan ('59), Missy Keeney ('59)
Roger Gress ('61), Frank Whiteside ('63)
Freddie Schafer ('63), Rick Maddy ('67)
Julie Smyth ('69WB), Steve Piippo ('70)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty Neal ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terry Durbin ('62WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Craddock ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Beth Meyer ('64)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
To: Bill Witherup ('53)
I never heard of James Still. I have read everything that Jesse
Stuart wrote. I will start looking at the library for something
Still's wrote.
My aunt wrote a book (Berniece Terry Hiser) called Quare Do's. I
started first grade before I knew queer was not pronounced quare.
She said it meant strange happenings (or events). It was written
mostly about our family (Terry's) and things that some of the kids
told her when she taught in Kentucky. She also wrote a book about
Charley and the Wheat Straw Hat. This was also based on things that
her students told her. She taught in Kentucky back hill schools and
then moved to Indiana and taught there for a few years.
Are you any relation to either Marvin or Melvin Withrup? He was a
power operator in B Area the two times that I worked there.
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er) ~ south/government Richland. Gloomy day
- some sunshine and fog. Terrible fire in Grandview - had to
evacuate part of Grandview because of some gases coming from
the fire - closed the schools - no school tomorrow. The
highway (I-82) closed from Prosser to Sunnyside.
and do's are live events.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: "Day's Pay" Photo?
http://www.mphpa.org/VET_PHOTOS/FEATURED/Pages/MPP-UNK-003.htm
The aircraft pictured looks more like a B-25 or B/A-26 than a
B-17 (which is what "Day's Pay" was). The symbol on the aircraft was
that of the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project (AFSWP) which later
became the Defense Atomic Support Agency (DASA) and has probably
transmorgified into something else by now. This was the military
half of the Manhattan Project.
I suspect the officers were on a mission to inspected or review
something and the airplane was their means of transportation.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Bill Witherup ('53)
Thanks for yesterday's note Bill. Nice to hear from you again.
Indeed, I will check out the writings by the late James Still, as
well as your poems about your Kentucky experiences.
Bill, don't give up on Sandstorm. I almost did but I am most
glad that I hung in there. I enjoy so much the pleasantries of
writing to and reading Sandstorm and the resulting contacts that
have come of it. You said that you do not send entries to the
Sandstorm any more because you do not agree with the conservative
politics of the website. Ironically, I did not agree with what
appeared to be, on several occasions, a liberal slant of politics
in Sandstorm.
I wrestled with the inner turmoil of whether to continue to
write to the Sandstorm or not. My understanding of "Sandstorm
Editorial Policy" is that neither opinion of politics was supposed
to get in there in the first place. That has been my only objection
with Sandstorm in the past. So when an entry was allowed that I felt
was unwarranted, I felt compelled to respond in kind. Both sides had
their say back and forth and maybe came away with some satisfaction.
However, I have come to the conclusion that I think politics should
be kept out of The Sandstorm. The result is so much more pleasant
and sure beats the alternative. Lately, all is cool (outside of
some of us old veterans standing tall) and I applaud Maren's and
Richard's efforts to keep it so.
Obviously, you and I lean toward opposite ends of the political
spectrum but we have exchanged personal emails and Sandstorm
postings and are still getting along. There is hope for us all. Be
well my fellow Bomber.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Where it is now time to
take dog and gun and once more go afield. And, who cares if we
get anything; we just enjoy each others company as we share
the same politics.
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Rolling Hills Chorus show
Don't forget the Rolling Hills Chorus show "Hit Me With The Spot
Light" this week-end at 7:30 pm on Friday, January 28th at Sunnyside
High Auditorium and on Saturday, January 29th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
at Richland High Auditorium. Don't miss Burt Pierard's ('59) cameo
performance. You will hardly recognize him!! We are also featuring
some wonderful high school students who are finalists in our "Sing
for Scholarships" contest. If you come to a performance, stick
around afterward to say "Hi!"
Bomber Cheers,
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
Happy Birthday to Bill Craddock (Classic Class of '61)
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: Last reminder for New Orleans Lunch
PLACE: Quarter View Restaurant
613 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, LA (504) 887-3456
DATE: Tuesday, February 1, 2005
TIME: 1:30 pm
Please contact me if you wish to be added to the group.
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: Freddie Schafer ('63)
Re: Happy Birthday Kay Schafer Reed ('66)
Happy Birthday, little sis. Just think in a couple of more years
you can tap into your 401k.
If I could have picked anyone for a sister, I still would have
picked you. There should be a Saint in front of your name for all
you have done for Mom the last 4 or 5 years. Have great day... you
earned it
-Freddie
-Freddie Schafer ('63) ~ from mild and dry-for-a-change Vancouver USA
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
To: Bill Witherup ('53)
Re: Your 1/27/05 Alumni Sandstorm entry
I'm a bit confused which shouldn't surprise anyone. Since you
felt compelled to tell us all instead of a private e-mail, does
this mean you read the Sandstorm, but don't write in unless you
are promoting your book of poems and/or enlightening us with who
you subjectively feel is a truly great American writer while
de-emphasizing another? And I've been called a helluva lot of
things, but never a Conservative, Bill.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Julie Smyth Moss ('69WB)
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
Re: Mr. Chitty
I first met the legend Mr. Chitty as a 9th grade PE student at
Carmichael. One day, Chitty had the PE class sit in the bleachers
while he directed his attention towards a student chewing gum.
Chitty had the gum chewing student come onto the basketball floor
center court, bend over while chewing gum...behind the student was
Chitty with the traditional paddle. The idea was to spit the gum
into a coffee can, bending over at center court, while the paddle
contacted the students bottom. Later that spring, Mr. Chitty
patiently created a mini-golf course for his students to play. I
remember being taught by Mr. Chitty how to use the various golf
clubs, the world of golf becoming a fun game. Mr. Chitty has always
been gracious and friendly. I think he flew combat in World War
Two...all those years in Carmichael with little kids.
Steve Piippo ('70)
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9 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Funeral Notice today:
Jack Lowrey ('49), Betty Bell ('51)
Derrith Persons ('60WB), Bill Craddock ('61)
Gary Telfer ('61), Mike Brady ('61)
Deanna Otterbein ('81), Kathy Mauk ('85WB)
Anonymous, Hanford Community Health Project
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Stewart ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Virginia Eckert ('58)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Jack Lowrey ('49)
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) and Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: "Days Pay" photo?
http://www.mphpa.org/VET_PHOTOS/FEATURED/Pages/MPP-UNK-003.htm
It is a B-25 Med Bomber... probably converted for executive
transport.
-Jack Lowrey ('49)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
The Richland Seniors Association (RSA) is sponsoring another
all-ages dance on Sunday January 30th from 1-4:00 in the beautiful
Riverview Room at the Richland Community Center. The Easy Swing Band
plays any and all kinds of music, tickets are only $4 at the door
and everyone is welcome. Pre-packaged finger foods are welcome but
never required. Refreshments, coffee and punch are always served,
and whether you dance or not, the music and visiting are always
great! Hope you can join us!
The RSA will also co-sponsor the Second Annual Winter Swing
Fling on Saturday February 12th from 1:00 - 4:00 at the Community
Center with the Easy Swing Band again playing their great music.
This is co-sponsored with the City of Richland with some of the
proceeds going to the City Athletic Scholarship Fund. This means
that someone needing funds for a child or adult taking a class,
participating in a sport, etc. can apply to the City for the
necessary money. The year 2004, with the RSA putting on as many
events as we have, was the first year all requests were provided
for! The first 25 ladies will receive a corsage and the Manor at
Canyon Lakes will provide refreshments. We hope you will put this on
your calendar also!
Another important event--on Sunday February 13th the RSA, City
of Richland and the Wishing Star Foundation will co-sponsor another
pancake breakfast at the Center from 8:00 - 12:00. This includes
scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, juice and all-you-can-eat pancakes.
The cost is always $4, with tickets available at the door, at the
Center desk or from a Wishing Star member. Wishing Star will get 70%
of the net proceeds with the City and RSA splitting the rest.
And to Richland High School students--our pancake breakfasts are
wonderful ways for you to raise money for your various projects. The
Hanford High students from band, cheerleaders, etc. have raised more
than $5,000 over the last couple of years for their needs. Any non-
profit group is welcome to hold one. If you have any questions you
are welcome to call me at 946-5385.
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
I wanted to know if you are going to the class of '60 Bomber
lunch on the 5th of February? It's being held at the 3 Margaritas
on Jadwin. I'll meet you there at 11:30 in the morning. I sure wish
a lot more would come and talk. It is so much fun to get together!
Did you know that spouses are invited, too? Let me know if you're
going to come! OK?
Thanks!!
Happiness is Sharing Life!!
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
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>>From: Bill Craddock ('61)
It's my 62nd birthday [1/28/05] and I've decided that it's o.k.
to come out of the closet and admit that I'm now, officially a
"dirty old man". In tune with this admission, I've been thinking of
the many extraordinarily pretty girls who've graced the "hallowed
halls" of Columbia/Richland High School over the years and have to
think that there is no school on earth that matches the quality and
quantity therein.
During my thoughts, I decided to look back over the years and
through the online Columbians [RichlandBombers.com/allbombers/allcolumbians.html]
and try to decide when the ultimate group of beauties graduated.
Every class has had more than it's share of extremely pretty girls.
During the '40s I see that there were many (my sister Susan ('47)
being one of them) and the '50s were spectacular. Of course, as
years went by the enrollment became larger so the possibilities
became greater. My graduating class (1961) was truly blessed, of
course, with ladies such as Carol Burt, Roni O'Donnell, Phyllis
Reich, Bonnie Green, (and of course a couple of my favorites, Ann
Butler and Gerry Lattin) to name only a TINY few. Please don't take
exception if I didn't mention you... there were a myriad of cuties
in '61.
As I continued looking and reminiscing, I remembered that there
were some very pretty girls in the '80s when my elder son was there
('84) and today I see gorgeous classmates of my younger son (class
of '06). I'm sure that the '70s were nearly overwhelmed with lovely
girls too. HOWEVER - - I must cast my vote for the most "lovelies per
capita" to the class of 1964. It seems I remember wishing I'd been
born a year or two later when I would see these girls around town
and scanning through their Columbian now affirms my memories. Any
arguments?
-Bill Craddock ('61)
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>>From: Gary Telfer ('61)
Re: Mr. Chitty
I, also, have fond memories of Mr. Chitty. I first met him
while in the fourth grade at Spalding. We moved to Kennewick for
my fifth grade and then back to Richland for the sixth grade at
Marcus Whitman.
When I went to Carmichael Jr. High for the seventh grade, lo
and behold he's there teaching P.E. and doing some coaching.
He was always an impeccable dresser and kept a nice wardrobe of
neat and very stylish clothing. He had a very nice looking fleece
pullover that was a bright red, trimmed with a black collar and
wrist bands that he was very proud of. It just so happened that I
found this very same pullover in a catalogue from Minnesota so I
ordered it with some of my Christmas money. I'll never forget the
look that he gave me the first day I showed up for P.E. wearing the
very same item of clothing that he was also wearing. It felt like he
stared me down for what seemed like five minutes during roll call
that morning finally saying, "Nice pullover, Telfer."
He also taught eighth grade Health and Science and he was again
my teacher. I recall two "thought process" assignments that we
were given a week to complete. The first, "Which will freeze the
quickest, an ice cube tray of hot water or one with cold water?" The
second, "Does lightening strike down from a cloud to the ground or
does it strike upwards from the ground to a cloud?" Wow, this was
some real deep "Doo Doo" for us Jr. Teenagers! It sure filled 55
minutes of class time the following week when we discussed our
answers and the theories that we came up with.
I've seen Mr. Chitty many times over the years since, and he has
always given that "nod of the head, and friendly smile" that he was
famous for. God Bless!
-Gary Telfer ('61)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Silas Mariner
Happy birthday, Bill Craddock ('61)
My son is a high school English teacher. I often ask him why his
students are required to read certain books. When I was a junior at
good ole RHS, I had to read Silas Mariner (sp?). For a kid that only
liked to read the sports page, I was in real trouble. After all,
I was lucky to make it to school each day. Mr. Harding would say,
"Glad you could join us today, Mr. Brady." I was too busy roaming
the Tri-Cities with Bill Craddock & company.
Thank goodness our educational system allows us a second, third,
etc... chance.
P.S. Speaking of Bill Craddock, you late '50s and early '60s Bombers
may remember he was a pretty handsome guy. Unfortunately for us, he
let us know it. One time Bill and I were riding in a car with Jack
(Barracuda) Gardner ('61). Bill was sitting in the middle front seat
and I was riding "shot gun." A group of girls drove beside us and
looked into our car. Bill immediately said, "Those girls are looking
at me." Now, we KNOW they weren't looking at Jack, but I questioned
Bill's conclusion!
Poor Jack... he looked older then the rest of us. He was able
to get away with looking 21 years old so he would buy us beer at a
little store on the Pasco side of the old, old bridge. After we had
a few beers under our belt, we would start singing the Ray Charles
favorite, "Hit the Road Jack." Don't get me wrong, we loved Jack...
for all the right reasons.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Deanna Otterbein Keller ('81)
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-Deanna Otterbein Keller ('81)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Kathy Mauk ('85WB)
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-Kathy Mauk ('85WB)
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>>From: Hanford Community Health Project
Hello,
I contacted you a few months ago on behalf of the Hanford
Community Health Project (HCHP) regarding a new educational outreach
campaign for those who grew up downwind of the Hanford Reservation
in the '40s and '50s.
As I said in my previous email, we have created new community
and physician resources and have recently launched a new Web site
that can now be accessed at: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/hanford/
On this Web site you can access and order free educational
materials, take a new self-assessment tool and sign up for the HCHP
mailing list. As a member of the Hanford mailing list, you will
receive periodic updates and new information as it becomes
available.
If you know any other high school or college alumni
organizations or community organizations that might contact, any
information would be greatly appreciated.
Best wishes,
-Moka Pantages
www.hanfordhealth.info
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>>From: Anonymous
"atomic insignia" shoulder patch ...
http://www.childrenofthemanhattanproject.org/DO/D-019.htm
An interesting explanation of the patch is at the bottom of the next...
http://www.rozylowicz.com/retirement/trinity/trinity.html
Philadelphia project deaths...
http://www.geocities.com/madelinefelkins/Peternbragg.htm
A "buy stuff" site...amazing what he want's for a patch...
http://www.maxrambod.com/military.htm
"Manhattan Project" and "Operations Crossroads" patches...also where to find...
http://www.strategic-air-command.com/patch/weapons.htm
-Anon
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Funeral Notice from the Salt Lake Tribune
>>Patty Doctor Roberts-Cahoon ('48) ~ 10/14/30 - 1/25/05
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/30/05
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Barbara Isakson ('58), Bill Craddock ('61)
Irene de la Bretonne ('61), Carol Converse ('64)
Pam Ehinger ('67)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vikki Lytle ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: April Miller ('92)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
I would like to tell Virginia Eckert ('58) Happy Birthday [1/29]
from an old classmate.
-Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
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>>From: Bill Craddock ('61)
Re: Mike Brady's ('61) memory
I remember the episode with the carload of girls vividly.
Jack Gardiner ('61) was driving his folks' '59 Dodge, I was in the
middle seat operating the radio, since Brady was pretty much
"high-tech" challenged. He (Brady) was, in fact "riding shotgun"
However, when the young ladies drove by, they were so taken with
us that they stopped and asked if they could ride around with us.
Jack and I were more than agreeable to this as they were four
very sweet looking girls from Prosser. Mike on the other hand,
declined. He said that we should drop him off, right there in the
park and he would sit at a picnic table and continue trying to get
past chapter two of Silas Marner (Mariner). He seemed confused by
some parts of it. I've even heard that he kinda freaked out
his Marine Corps Drill Instructor when he asked to have group
discussion sessions, in the barracks, about the true meaning of
that book. Wonder if he ever finished it?
We actually did have some pretty good times. Tom Verellen' ('60)
folks' boat provided the platform for Jack Gardiner and I to learn
to water ski. Had some good times on the "River" (Columbia).
Too bad Brady never learned. He couldn't figure out how to start
without getting his book (Silas Marner/Mariner) wet.
Remembrances are great and I had super times with those fellas.
-Bill Craddock ('61)
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>>From: Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
Mike Hays ('79) was recently awarded the honor of Best Blues
Drummer by the Inland Empire Blues Association. His work with The
Fat Tones can be found on http://thefattones.com/ His latest CD is
hot!
-Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
In the 1/28/05 Sandstorm, you mentioned working at B plant as
a power operator. Do you happen to remember George Dewey Converse?
Just curious. He also worked as a power operator at B plant, along
with all the rest of them. He was my father.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Re: Bill Craddock ('61)
Well Bill if you're now the Official "Dirty Old Man", then I'm
the "Official Dirty Old Broad"! I'm just about to be single after
22 years of marriage! So now I'm out on the prowl! LOL! You know I
think we need to start a Bombers Single Group! That way we can meet
and be with people that understand us and how we think and act! So
Maren what do ya think? A new Bombers Single Group? Do I have any
one in favor of it?? It's just a thought! LOL! It's not fun to be
thrown back out there in the singles world!! But life does go on...
So onward and upward... here I come! LOL!!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67!!)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/31/05
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11 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Funeral Notice today:
Betty Hiser ('49), Mike Brady ('61)
Leoma Coles ('63), Linda Reining ('64)
Jeff Michael ('65), Simpson Girls ('64 and '70)
Chitty Kids ('71, '72, '77, and '80)
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BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
To: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
For those of you who DID NOT work at Hanford here is a brief
rundown of Hanford. In 1951, when I started working at Hanford
there was the 700 Area (downtown Richland), 3000 Area (the
remainder of the City of Richland), 1100 Area (bus lot and
transportation). There was 300 Area - north of Richland. There were
two areas further out from 300 Area (you had to pass through the Y
Barricade) called 200-E and 200-W - one of these areas contained B
Plant (I'm not that familiar with the 200 Areas) and further from
these two areas were: B/C Area (which contained 105-B and 105-C),
KE/KW Area (which contained 105-KE and 105-KW), N Area (which
contained 105-N - N Reactor manufactured, in addition to plutonium,
etc.), steam for the Hanford Generating Plant - WHOOPS or Energy
Northwest. D Area (which contained 105-D and 105-DR), H Area (which
contained 105-H), and F Area (which contained 105-H). N Area, F
Area and H Area were the only areas that had a single reactor. All
of the others had two reactors.
The B that I referred to was B/C Area which had 105-B and 105-C
Reactors. I worked in the Power group in B/C Area - three different
times - as a secretary. Sorry I did not know your father. Hope I
haven't given away secrets.
105 (Building) always referred to one of the buildings which
contained the reactors built at Hanford (excluding the one built
in 300 Area call the 305 Building and PRTR - also located in 300
Area).
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - still foggy.
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
To: Bill Craddock ('61)
Bill, Little did you know, while I was in the park reading Silas
Mariner, Gerry Lattin and Carol Burt drove up wearing only bikinis,
and we spent the rest of the day on the beach. Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Leoma Coles ('63)
To: Pam Ehinger ('67)
Re: Bomber's Single Group!!
I am also one of the "old" single gals but from the class of
'63. I was married 31 years and it has been tough trying to get in
the singles dating life. If anyone else is interested, we should
try to get together sometime in the future. I am still working,
hoping to retire, but it looks like about 5 years til that happens.
But I do get to Richland about every other year, and maybe we could
all meet for coffee or something! Hang in there... we may be
"older", but we are definitely "more experienced!"... LOL
Take care,
-Leoma Coles ('63) ~ in chilly Salem, OR - where the stars are out
tonight!
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Pam Ehinger ('67)
Re: Bomber Singles Group
I am willing---think it sounds great! I'm sorry to hear you
will be single, but it ain't all that bad! Been there, done that...
TWICE as a matter of fact, and though it ain't any easier the
second time around, family and friends help to ease the pain and
you do find that you are a survivor! It's a GOOD feeling. I do
agree that it takes a Bomber to know AND understand a Bomber! We
just have a connection that few outsiders can grasp. Hang in there,
gal and remember---Bombers aren't always perfect but we are there
for one another---has something to do with being "true to your
school".
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - so far, no rain, sunny
skies, but they are talking more storms this week. They have
been able to open 3 lanes of Southbound I-5 traffic over the
grapevine down into Los Angeles, so the commute is no longer
SIX hours to just get that 80 plus miles!!!!!!!
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey Bombers and Bomberettes...
Just dropped in to say that the rumor that I was moving to SoCal
was false. Guess I should never have started that rumor! But, my
wife and I have been really busy with stuff lately and I'm just now
catching-up on my Sandstorm readings.
Betty Hiser Gulley ('49) prompted this response. When I lived in
Boulder, CO, the community was very "earth minded." Somewhere
around thirty years ago, as president of our homeowners
association, I was able to arrange to have recycle barrels (55-gal
drums) in the enclosure with the community dumpster. The recycle
truck came weekly and picked up the goodies. We separated
newspaper, aluminum cans and glass.
When in San Diego, they have city-wide curbside pick-up to all
homes for recycle stuff. They provide color coded plastic bins for
glass, newspaper, certain number-coded plastic, aluminum and steel
cans. They also separate yard waste and trash into individual
containers. On trash day, all this stuff is picked up by the
appropriate trucks. The communities have even had to write
ordinances to keep "recycle thieves" from going through the
neighborhoods on trash day and swiping all the aluminum cans to
take to the redemption centers for cash. Most of the beaches, parks
and densely populated business areas are cleaned of all recycle able
stuff by these self-appointed, grocery cart business operators.
I wonder why/how Denver got so off track! I still gather my stuff
and take it to a center here in the Tri-Cities, but I do miss the
ease of curbside service. I have to admit also, that with the
redemption refund on aluminum, I would never put my crushed
aluminum cans on the curb. I collected them until I had a big
trash can of them and took them to a center myself. There were
many times that the $20 or so bucks made for a special treat,
movie or the like for us!
dj jeff Michael ('65). If you work for Platinum Catering or Country
Gentleman, I'll see you tonight at the Stoneridge Events
Center. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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>>From: Simpson Girls ('64 and '70)
Hi Maren, I wanted to let you know that our father, Bernie
"Spence" Simpson, passed away at home on Thursday morning 1-27-05.
He was an alumnus of the class of '46 and a founding member of Club
40. His Obituary is in today's Tri-City Herald.
Thanks,
-Lori Simpson Hogan ('70) and Cheryl Simpson ('64)
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>>From: Chitty Kids ('71, '72, '77, and '80)
To our Richland Friends
Re: Howard Chitty
The Chitty family would like to express our gratitude for the out
pouring of memories, stories and well wishes.
It has been delightful to see each memory spark a grin and
twinkle in his eye as we read them to him and responds to each of
them with fond memories. It has sure brightened our days recalling
and hearing fun stories, discovering unknown treasures, and a
wealth of information that many Richland friends have contributed.
Each day we look forward to hearing new memories, and what a
blessing it is that we can share them with Dad.
Bonnie ('71)
Cindy ('72)
Brad ('77)
Tamara ('80)
And Helen Louise Chitty
Our Sincere "Thanks for the memories..."
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by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Bernard "Bernie" Simpson ('46) ~ 8/28/28 - 1/27/05
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